How to pronounce dharma
Say it like DAR-muh. Dharma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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- DAR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dharma 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dharma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-muh.
What does dharma mean?
- The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.
- One's obligation in respect to one's position in society, or the universe; one's duty, societally or cosmically.
- The teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment.
Words that rhyme with dharma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dharma.
Questions about saying dharma
How do you pronounce dharma?
Say DAR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrmə/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dharma?
Dharma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · muh.
Is dharma 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 /ˈdɑːmə/ (DAH-muh).