Pronunciation of 'rishi'
The word 'rishi' originates from Sanskrit and is commonly used in Indian culture to refer to a sage or seer. It is pronounced as 'REE-shee' in English.
The word 'rishi' originates from Sanskrit (ऋषि), where it refers to a sage, seer, or enlightened person in ancient Indian traditions.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A sage or seer in Indian tradition, often associated with wisdom and spiritual knowledge.
Pronounced as 'REE-shee', with stress on the first syllable. 'REE' as in 'reed', and 'shee' as in 'she'.
Sanskrit
A sage or seer in Vedic tradition, often regarded as a person who has attained a high level of spiritual knowledge.
Pronounced as 'ṛṣi', where 'ṛ' is a retroflex vowel, 'ṣ' is a retroflex sibilant, and 'i' is pronounced as 'ee' in 'see'.
Hindi (India)
A sage or seer, often used in the context of Indian mythology and spiritual traditions.
Pronounced as 'rishi', with 'ri' as in 'rich' and 'shi' as in 'she'.