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zarda

/ˈzɑɹdə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.30 in modern English

Syllables
zar-da
IPA
/ˈzɑɹdə/
15
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The flavoured tobacco used in paan.

Uncountable

noun

A sweet South Asian dish of boiled rice with milk, sugar and spices.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Hindi ज़र्दा (zardā); Urdu زردہ.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈzɑɹdə/
  • British English: /ˈzɑːdə/

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

zerde

Questions

How do you pronounce zarda?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈzɑɹdə/.
What does zarda mean?
The flavoured tobacco used in paan.
Where does zarda come from?
Hindi ज़र्दा (zardā); Urdu زردہ.

How to pronounce zarda

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈzɑɹdə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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