Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce सड़क in Hindi
सड़क
Romanization: saṛak
Street
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
सड़क is pronounced /sə.ɽək/ in Hindi. In सड़क: 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 सड़क
Read सड़क in these IPA segments: sə · ɽək. 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 सड़क: 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.A clear /s/
In सड़क: Let air pass through a narrow groove near the front of the mouth. Keep the sound unvoiced.
Watch out: Do not add voicing and turn /s/ into /z/.
Hear it in context
यह सड़क सीधे बाज़ार जाती है।
yeh sadak seedhe bazaar jaati hai.
This street goes straight to the market.
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
सड़क 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 सड़क
How do you pronounce सड़क?
सड़क is pronounced /sə.ɽək/ in Hindi. In सड़क: 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 सड़क: 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.
