How to pronounce arhat
Say it like AR-hat. Arhat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrhæt/AR-hat
UK British/ˈɑːhæt/AH-hat
- AR
- hat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arhat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hatKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of arhat
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AH-hat.
What does arhat mean?
noun
- One who has attained enlightenment; a Buddhist saint.
- One of the stages of the ascetic's spiritual evolution, when all passions (anger, ego, deception, greed, attachment, hatred and ignorance) are destroyed.
Questions about saying arhat
How do you pronounce arhat?
Say AR-hat. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrhæt/. In British English it is /ˈɑːhæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arhat?
Arhat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · hat.
Is arhat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːhæt/ (AH-hat).