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How to pronounce कोलकाता in Hindi
कोलकाता
Romanization: kolkātā
kolkātā (place name)
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
कोलकाता is pronounced /koːl.kɑː.t̪ɑː/ in Hindi. In कोलकाता: 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 कोलकाता
Read कोलकाता in these IPA segments: koːl · kɑː · t̪ɑː. 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 कोलकाता: 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 कोलकाता: 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 कोलकाता: 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
हमारा अगला पड़ाव कोलकाता है।
hamārā aglā paṛāv kolkātā hai.
Our next stop is kolkātā.
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
कोलकाता 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.
Questions about कोलकाता
How do you pronounce कोलकाता?
कोलकाता is pronounced /koːl.kɑː.t̪ɑː/ in Hindi. In कोलकाता: 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 कोलकाता: 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.
