pungi

Questions

What does pungi mean?

A wind instrument, traditionally made from a gourd, played by snake charmers in India and Pakistan.

Where does pungi come from?

Borrowed from Hindi पुंगी (puṅgī).

How to pronounce pungi

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pungi”.
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 “pungi”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “pungi” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.