How to Pronounce "moonshee"
word
ˈmuːnʃi
MOON-shee
ˈmuːnʃi
MOON-shee
Definition
A 'moonshee' was a native Indian teacher, secretary, or language tutor, especially one who taught languages like Persian or Hindustani to Europeans during colonial times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmuːnʃi
British English
ˈmuːnʃi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOON-shee
UK
MOON-shee
Listen in Context
The British officer hired a moonshee to learn Persian.
A moonshee helps Europeans understand Indian languages.
In colonial India, a moonshee was an important figure.
When he arrived in Calcutta, he quickly found a moonshee to help him get by.