How to Pronounce Kshatriya

To pronounce "kshatriya", say KSHATR-iy-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

kshatriya

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kshatriya”

"kshatriya" has 3 syllables: kshatr-iy-a.

What does kshatriya mean?

noun

  1. The second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.
  2. A member of this caste.

    “"Bṛhannaḍā said, 'It is not the habit of a kṣatriya to flee like this; death in battle is preferable to flight in fear.'" (Mahābhārata: "Virāṭa Parva")”

Related words

varnakarnakartikeyaskandadhritarashtrashastradaityabhima

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kshatriya"?▾

"Kshatriya" has 3 syllables: kshatr · iy · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "kshatriya"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kshatriya" is /ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/.

What does "kshatriya" mean?▾

Kshatriya: The second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.

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