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Pronunciation of 'harikrishna'

The word 'Harikrishna' is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly associated with Hindu culture and spirituality. It is pronounced as 'hah-ree-KRISH-nuh' in English, with stress on the second syllable.

Word Origin

Sanskrit, originating from the combination of 'Hari' (a name for Lord Vishnu) and 'Krishna' (a major deity in Hinduism).

Pronunciation Details

English (United States)

hah-ree-KRISH-nuh/ˈhɑːriˌkrɪʃnə/Slow

A name derived from Hindu tradition, often used as a spiritual invocation or as a given name.

Pronounced as 'hah-ree-KRISH-nuh', with stress on 'KRISH'. 'Ha' as in 'ha', 'ri' as in 'ree', 'Krish' as in 'krish', and 'nuh' as in 'nuh'.

Sanskrit

hari-KRISH-na/ɦəɾiːˈkɾɪʂɳə/Slow

A combination of 'Hari' (a name for Vishnu) and 'Krishna' (a major deity), symbolizing devotion and spirituality.

Pronounced as 'hari-KRISH-na', where 'Hari' is 'ha-ree' and 'Krishna' is 'krish-na' with a retroflex 'sh' sound.