Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce दाढ़ी in Hindi
दाढ़ी
Romanization: dāṛhī
Beard
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
दाढ़ी is pronounced /d̪ɑː.ɽʱiː/ in Hindi. In दाढ़ी: Keep the consonant voiced and let the release become breathy where the IPA shows /ʱ/. Compare it with the corresponding voiced consonant without that breathy release. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in दाढ़ी
Read दाढ़ी in these IPA segments: d̪ɑː · ɽʱiː. Dots and stress marks identify the boundaries shown in the reference; these symbols are not English spelling. Listen for the vowel quality and timing in the full recording; this reference does not mark a separate main stress.
1.Breathy voiced consonants
In दाढ़ी: Keep the consonant voiced and let the release become breathy where the IPA shows /ʱ/. Compare it with the corresponding voiced consonant without that breathy release.
Watch out: Do not drop the breathy release or turn it into a separate ha syllable. This differs from the stronger unvoiced puff marked /ʰ/.
2.Retroflex tongue position
In दाढ़ी: Curl or draw the tongue tip slightly back for the retroflex consonant shown in the IPA.
Watch out: Keep this distinct from the dental consonants made against the upper teeth.
3.Dental consonants
In दाढ़ी: Place the tongue tip against or very near the upper front teeth for the dental t or d.
Watch out: An English t or d is usually farther back and does not reproduce the same contrast.
Hear it in context
दाढ़ी थोड़ी शॉर्ट कर दीजिए।
daadhi thodi short kar dijiye.
Please make the beard a bit shorter.
Listen once, say it aloud, then replay at 1.00×. Keep the word connected to the surrounding sentence rather than giving every syllable equal weight.
Pronunciation and variety
दाढ़ी is presented using Standard Hindi. Regional accents and connected speech can change details. The isolated word and the example let you compare the dictionary form with a short spoken context.
The English-style respelling is approximate. Use the IPA and recording together for vowel quality and consonants that do not have an exact English equivalent.
Meaning and everyday use
Questions about दाढ़ी
How do you pronounce दाढ़ी?
दाढ़ी is pronounced /d̪ɑː.ɽʱiː/ in Hindi. In दाढ़ी: Keep the consonant voiced and let the release become breathy where the IPA shows /ʱ/. Compare it with the corresponding voiced consonant without that breathy release. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In दाढ़ी: Keep the consonant voiced and let the release become breathy where the IPA shows /ʱ/. Compare it with the corresponding voiced consonant without that breathy release. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
