How to pronounce ahimsa
Say it like uh-HIM-sah. Ahimsa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIM).
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US American/əˈhɪmsɑ/uh-HIM-sah
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- uh
- HIM
- sah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ahimsa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does ahimsa mean?
noun
- A doctrine of non-violence, concerned with the sacredness of all living things and an effort to avoid causing harm to them.
Questions about saying ahimsa
How do you pronounce ahimsa?
Say uh-HIM-sah. The American pronunciation is /əˈhɪmsɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ahimsa?
Ahimsa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIM). Broken into parts: uh · HIM · sah.