Pronunciation of 'rishi'
The word 'rishi' originates from Sanskrit and is commonly used in English to refer to a sage or seer in Indian tradition. It is pronounced as 'REE-shee' in English and 'ṛṣi' in Sanskrit.
Sanskrit
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A sage or seer in Indian tradition, often associated with spiritual wisdom and enlightenment.
Pronounced as 'REE-shee', with stress on the first syllable. 'Ree' as in 'reed', and 'shee' as in 'she'.
Sanskrit
In Sanskrit, 'ṛṣi' refers to a sage or enlightened being who has attained spiritual wisdom and insight.
Pronounced as 'ṛṣi', where 'ṛ' is a retroflex vowel, 'ṣ' is a retroflex sibilant, and 'i' is pronounced as 'ee'.
Hindi
In Hindi, 'ऋषि' refers to a sage or seer, often revered in Indian mythology and spiritual texts.
Pronounced as 'rishi', with 'ri' as in 'river' and 'shi' as in 'she'.