Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce माता-पिता in Hindi
माता-पिता
Romanization: mātā-pitā
Parents
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
माता-पिता is pronounced /mɑː.t̪ɑː.pɪ.t̪ɑː/ in Hindi. In माता-पिता: 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 माता-पिता
Read माता-पिता in these IPA segments: mɑː · t̪ɑː · pɪ · 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 माता-पिता: 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 माता-पिता: 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.Front-vowel position
In माता-पिता: Listen for the distinction between the closer /i/ and the more relaxed /ɪ/ when shown. Keep your tongue toward the front.
Watch out: Do not decide vowel quality from English spelling alone.
Hear it in context
माता-पिता के नाम लिखिए।
maata-pita ke naam likhiye.
Please write the parents’ names.
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
माता-पिता 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 माता-पिता
How do you pronounce माता-पिता?
माता-पिता is pronounced /mɑː.t̪ɑː.pɪ.t̪ɑː/ in Hindi. In माता-पिता: 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 माता-पिता: 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.
