To pronounce "shankar", say SHANK-ar — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shankar
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SHANK-ar
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"shankar" has 2 syllables: shank-ar.
"Shankar" has 2 syllables: shank · ar.
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