How to pronounce daruma
Say it like DAR-uu-muh. Daruma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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US American/ˈdɑrʊmə/DAR-uu-muh
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- DAR
- uu
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daruma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does daruma mean?
noun
- A hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism.
Questions about saying daruma
How do you pronounce daruma?
Say DAR-uu-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daruma?
Daruma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · uu · muh.