Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce उड़ान in Hindi
उड़ान
Romanization: uṛān
Flight
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
उड़ान is pronounced /ʊ.ɽɑːn/ in Hindi. In उड़ान: 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 उड़ान
Read उड़ान in these IPA segments: ʊ · ɽɑːn. 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 उड़ान: 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 उड़ान: 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.Back rounded vowels
In उड़ान: Round your lips and keep the tongue toward the back. Follow the closer /u/ or more relaxed /ʊ/ quality written in the IPA.
Watch out: Avoid inserting a y sound before the vowel unless the IPA includes /j/.
Hear it in context
मेरी उड़ान शाम छह बजे की है।
meri udaan shaam chheh baje ki hai.
My flight is at six in the evening.
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
उड़ान 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 उड़ान
How do you pronounce उड़ान?
उड़ान is pronounced /ʊ.ɽɑːn/ in Hindi. In उड़ान: 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 उड़ान: 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.
