word
sarangi
suh-RUNG-ee
səˈrʌŋɡiːListen
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Syllable breakdown
sarangi
Dictionary meaning
A bowed lute of northern India, central to Hindustani classical music and folk traditions; its resonating strings give it a rich, complex tone.
History and origin
Hindi — possibly 'sar' (hundred) + 'rang' (colour).
Common mispronunciations
SAR-an-geesah-RAHN-gee
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