To pronounce "kirtan", say KIRT-an — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"kirtan" has 2 syllables: kirt-an.
noun
"Kirtan" has 2 syllables: kirt · an.
Kirtan: A call-and-response chant performed in India's devotional traditions.
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