How to pronounce bodhisattvas
Say it like boh-dih-SAHT-vus. Bodhisattvas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAHT).
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US American/boʊdɪˈsɑtvəs/boh-dih-SAHT-vus
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- boh
- dih
- SAHT
- vus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bodhisattvas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does bodhisattvas mean?
noun
- plural of bodhisattva How to pronounce bodhisattva
Questions about saying bodhisattvas
How do you pronounce bodhisattvas?
Say boh-dih-SAHT-vus. The American pronunciation is /boʊdɪˈsɑtvəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bodhisattvas?
Bodhisattvas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAHT). Broken into parts: boh · dih · SAHT · vus.