Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce दुकान in Hindi
दुकान
Romanization: dukān
Store (shop)
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
दुकान is pronounced /d̪ʊ.kɑːn/ in Hindi. In दुकान: Place the tongue tip against or very near the upper front teeth for the dental t or d. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in दुकान
Read दुकान in these IPA segments: d̪ʊ · kɑːn. 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.Dental consonants
In दुकान: 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.
2.Long vowels
In दुकान: Hold the vowel marked /ː/ longer while keeping its quality steady. The length mark belongs to the immediately preceding sound.
Watch out: Do not turn a long vowel into two separate syllables or an English-style diphthong.
3.Back rounded vowels
In दुकान: Round your lips and keep the tongue toward the back. Follow the closer /u/ or more relaxed /ʊ/ quality written in the IPA.
Watch out: Avoid inserting a y sound before the vowel unless the IPA includes /j/.
Hear it in context
नज़दीकी दवा की दुकान कहाँ है?
nazdeeki dava ki dukaan kahaan hai?
Where is the nearest medicine store?
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
दुकान 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 दुकान
How do you pronounce दुकान?
दुकान is pronounced /d̪ʊ.kɑːn/ in Hindi. In दुकान: Place the tongue tip against or very near the upper front teeth for the dental t or d. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In दुकान: Place the tongue tip against or very near the upper front teeth for the dental t or d. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
