Pronunciation guide
How to say “Girl” in Hindi
Say “larkee”. Written लड़की in Hindi.
लड़की
Say it: “larkee”
Formal notation: laṛkī
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
la·ṛkī
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 “Girl” in Hindi — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Girl" in Hindi?
Say "larkee" — broken into syllables: la-ṛkī. The native spelling is लड़की.
What is the simplest way to say "Girl" in Hindi?
The most common Hindi word for "girl" is लड़की, pronounced "larkee". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "laṛkī" the same as "larkee"?
Yes. "laṛkī" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "larkee" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Girl" in Hindi?
Yes — common alternates include: Ladki, Larki. लड़की is the most widely understood.
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