Pronunciation guide
How to say “Cat” in Bengali
Say “biral”. Written বিড়াল in Bengali.
বিড়াল
Say it: “biral”
Formal notation: biṛal
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
bi·ṛal
Speaking tips for this word
- The "ṛ" sound is a quick flap with the tongue tip — similar to the soft American "tt" in "butter".
Saying “Cat” in Bengali — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Cat" in Bengali?
Say "biral" — broken into syllables: bi-ṛal. The native spelling is বিড়াল.
What is the simplest way to say "Cat" in Bengali?
The most common Bengali word for "cat" is বিড়াল, pronounced "biral". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "biṛal" the same as "biral"?
Yes. "biṛal" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "biral" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Cat" in Bengali?
Yes — common alternates include: Biral, Biral. বিড়াল is the most widely understood.
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