How to pronounce chakra
Say it like CHAH-kruh. Chakra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAH).
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- CHAH
- kruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chakra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chakra
American and British speakers say chakra in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɑkrə/ in the US and /ˈtʃækrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAK-ruh.
What does chakra mean?
- Any of (at least) seven centers of spiritual energy in or near the body, according to Ayurveda philosophy.
- Synonym of hackery.
Questions about saying chakra
How do you pronounce chakra?
Say CHAH-kruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑkrə/. In British English it is /ˈtʃækrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chakra?
Chakra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAH). Broken into parts: CHAH · kruh.
Do Americans and Brits say chakra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɑkrə/ and the British form is /ˈtʃækrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.