How to Pronounce "aryan"
word
ˈɑɹiən
AR-ee-uhn
ˈeəriən
AIR-ee-uhn
Definition
Historically, 'Aryan' referred to an ancient group of people who spoke Indo-European languages, but in modern times it is also associated with racist ideologies, especially those promoted by the Nazis.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹiən
British English
ˈeəriən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AR-ee-uhn
UK
AIR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The ancient Aryan people migrated to different parts of Asia and Europe.
Some languages, like Hindi and Persian, have Aryan roots.
The Nazis used the word 'Aryan' to promote racist beliefs.
The term 'Aryan' is mostly found in history books today.