Hindi · Places
How to pronounce पटना in Hindi
पटना
Romanization: paṭnā
paṭnā (place name)
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
पटना is pronounced /pəʈ.nɑː/ in Hindi. In पटना: 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 पटना
Read पटना in these IPA segments: pəʈ · nɑː. 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 पटना: 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 पटना: 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 पटना: 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
हमारा अगला पड़ाव पटना है।
hamārā aglā paṛāv paṭnā hai.
Our next stop is paṭnā.
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
पटना 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 पटना
How do you pronounce पटना?
पटना is pronounced /pəʈ.nɑː/ in Hindi. In पटना: 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 पटना: 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.
