How to pronounce anatman
Say it like AH-naht-man. Anatman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑˌnɑtmæn/AH-naht-man
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- AH
- naht
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anatman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does anatman mean?
noun
- The doctrine that there is no transcendental ego or soul and the perceived true self is an illusion. It corresponds to the Hinayana or Theravada Buddhist doctrine of anatta.
- That which is other than the atman (self), such as the body.
Where does anatman come from?
From an- + atman.
Questions about saying anatman
How do you pronounce anatman?
Say AH-naht-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑˌnɑtmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anatman?
Anatman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · naht · man.