How to Pronounce Rishis

To pronounce "rishis", say RISH-is — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

RISH-is

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💡 Tip for remembering “rishis”

"rishis" has 2 syllables: rish-is. It rhymes with luscious and piceous, if that helps it stick.

What does rishis mean?

noun

  1. A Vedic poet and seer who composed Rigvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry of a sacred character.
  2. (post-Vedic) A Hindu sage or saint occupying the same position in India history as the patriarchs of other countries, constituting a peculiar class of beings in the early mythical system, as distinct from Asuras, Devas and mortal men.

Words that rhyme with rishis

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lusciouspiceouspaintbrushes

Related words

labyrinthupanishadvedicvedapuranabrahmanarigvedasadhu

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rishis"?▾

"Rishis" has 2 syllables: rish · is.

What does "rishis" mean?▾

Rishis: A Vedic poet and seer who composed Rigvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry of a sacred character.

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