Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce जोड़ा in Hindi
जोड़ा
Romanization: joṛā
Couple
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
जोड़ा is pronounced /d͡ʒoː.ɽɑː/ in Hindi. In जोड़ा: Curl or draw the tongue tip slightly back for the retroflex consonant shown in the IPA. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in जोड़ा
Read जोड़ा in these IPA segments: d͡ʒoː · ɽɑː. 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.Retroflex tongue position
In जोड़ा: 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.
2.Long vowels
In जोड़ा: 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.A steady /o/ vowel
In जोड़ा: Round the lips and keep the tongue toward the back for a steady /o/. Follow the length indicated in the transcription.
Watch out: Avoid automatically turning a single /o/ into the moving vowel of English “go”.
Hear it in context
फ़ोटो में सुंदर जोड़ा है।
photo mein sundar joda hai.
There's a beautiful couple in the photo.
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
जोड़ा 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 जोड़ा
How do you pronounce जोड़ा?
जोड़ा is pronounced /d͡ʒoː.ɽɑː/ in Hindi. In जोड़ा: Curl or draw the tongue tip slightly back for the retroflex consonant shown in the IPA. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In जोड़ा: Curl or draw the tongue tip slightly back for the retroflex consonant shown in the IPA. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
