Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does anusvara mean?
A diacritic used in Indic scripts as a nasal consonant.
Where does anusvara come from?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अनुस्वार (anusvā́ra).

How to pronounce anusvara

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “anusvara”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “anusvara”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “anusvara” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.