Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jeera

/ˈd͡ʒiːɹə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.41 in modern English

Syllables
jeera
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒiːɹə/
12
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Cumin.

Indian usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi जीरा (jīrā).

Usage

Inflected Forms

zeera (alternative) zira (alternative)

Phrases

kala jeera

Frequently Paired Words

kala jeera

Questions

How do you pronounce jeera?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒiːɹə/.
What does jeera mean?
Cumin.
Where does jeera come from?
Borrowed from Hindi जीरा (jīrā).

How to pronounce jeera

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