Hindi · Food & drink
How to pronounce नाश्ता in Hindi
नाश्ता
Romanization: nāśtā
Breakfast
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
नाश्ता is pronounced /nɑːʃ.t̪ɑː/ in Hindi. In नाश्ता: 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 नाश्ता
Read नाश्ता in these IPA segments: nɑːʃ · 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 नाश्ता: 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 नाश्ता: 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.An open vowel
In नाश्ता: Open the jaw for the a-like vowel shown in the IPA. Keep it continuous and follow the recording’s tongue position.
Watch out: Do not substitute the English diphthong in “day”.
Hear it in context
नाश्ता कितने बजे तक मिलेगा?
naashta kitne baje tak milega?
Until what time is breakfast available?
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
नाश्ता 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 नाश्ता
How do you pronounce नाश्ता?
नाश्ता is pronounced /nɑːʃ.t̪ɑː/ in Hindi. In नाश्ता: 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 नाश्ता: 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.
