Pronunciation guide
How to say “Boy” in Hindi
Say “larkaa”. Written लड़का in Hindi.
लड़का
Say it: “larkaa”
Formal notation: laṛkā
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
la·ṛkā
Speaking tips for this word
- Long vowels (ā, ē, ī, ō, ū) take about twice as long as short ones. Hold the sound rather than clipping it short.
- The "ṛ" sound is a quick flap with the tongue tip — similar to the soft American "tt" in "butter".
Saying “Boy” in Hindi — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Boy" in Hindi?
Say "larkaa" — broken into syllables: la-ṛkā. The native spelling is लड़का.
What is the simplest way to say "Boy" in Hindi?
The most common Hindi word for "boy" is लड़का, pronounced "larkaa". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "laṛkā" the same as "larkaa"?
Yes. "laṛkā" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "larkaa" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Boy" in Hindi?
Yes — common alternates include: Ladka, Larka. लड़का is the most widely understood.
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