How to pronounce bodhi
Say it like BOH-dee. Bodhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bodhi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bodhi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-dee.
What does bodhi mean?
- The state of enlightenment that finally ends the cycle of death and rebirth and leads to nirvana.
Words that rhyme with bodhi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bodhi.
Questions about saying bodhi
How do you pronounce bodhi?
Say BOH-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊdi/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bodhi?
Bodhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · dee.
Is bodhi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊdi/ (BOH-dee).