To pronounce "shikra", say SHIKR-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪkɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈʃɪkɹə/
IPA
"shikra" has 2 syllables: shikr-a.
noun
"Shikra" has 2 syllables: shikr · a.
The IPA transcription of "shikra" is /ˈʃɪkɹə/.
Shikra: A species of hawk, Accipiter badius.
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