5 English Accent Tips for Hindi Speakers
Hindi speakers face specific pronunciation challenges when learning English, from vowel differences to stress patterns and consonant clusters. With the right guidance and practice, these can be overcome.
In this post, we’ll cover 5 essential English accent tips for Hindi speakers and show how Accentify can make the process smoother, including access to Indian accent expertise and structured accent courses.
1. Recognise the Sounds You Already Make
Many Hindi speakers bring sounds from their native language into English, which can cause subtle mispronunciations. For example, the short /ɪ/ and long /iː/ vowels or the English “th” sounds (/θ/ and /ð/) often don’t exist in Hindi.
Tip: Start by identifying which sounds are natural for you and which ones need adjustment. Accentify’s Indian accent course can help you hear and analyse the sounds you already make, providing a bridge to your next accent course, whether it’s RP, General American, Irish, Scottish, Aussie, or Southern.
2. Focus on Stress and Intonation Patterns
English is a stress-timed language, whereas Hindi is more syllable-timed. This means some syllables in English are naturally stressed while others are weak or shortened. Misplacing stress can make words like record (noun vs verb) confusing.
Tip: Practice listening to native speakers and mimicking stress patterns. Accentify’s bite-sized lessons and Tify AI exercises help Hindi speakers internalise English rhythm and intonation, making speech sound more natural.
3. Master the “TH” Sounds (/θ/ and /ð/)
The “th” sounds don’t exist in Hindi, so they’re often replaced with “t” or “d.” For example, think becomes tink and this becomes dis.
Tip: Practice placing your tongue lightly between your teeth. For /θ/, blow air gently; for /ð/, add vocal cord vibration. Accentify allows you to submit voice recordings, which professional accent coaches, including Mayank Longiany (our India-based coach), can review and provide personalised feedback on.
“Listen closely to native speakers of English, notice how they move their mouths when making certain sounds, and try mimicking them in the best way that you can.”
4. Work on Consonant Clusters and Ending Sounds
Clusters like “str” in street or final consonants in words like books can be challenging, often leading to inserted vowels or dropped sounds.
Tip: Practice breaking down words into clusters and emphasising final consonants. Accentify’s lessons and exercises focus on these tricky areas, helping Hindi speakers improve clarity and accuracy.
5. Transition Gradually to Your Target Accent
Many Hindi speakers want to shift from their natural accent to a target English accent, like RP or General American. Jumping straight in can be overwhelming.
Tip: Use Accentify’s step-by-step approach: start with the Indian accent course to understand your current speech patterns, then transition to your chosen English accent course. This method helps you recognise differences, adjust gradually, and build confidence without feeling frustrated.
Sound More Natural and Confident with Accentify
Hindi speakers have unique pronunciation challenges, but with the right tools and guidance, they can speak English clearly and naturally. Accentify combines bite-sized lessons, Tify AI guidance, and professional accent coach feedback — including access to coaches like Mayank Longiany — to help you master your target accent efficiently. Whether you want RP, GenAm, Irish, Aussie, Scottish, or Southern, Accentify gives you the structure, practice, and expert support you need.
Download Accentify now and start your journey to speaking English with confidence.
