How to pronounce dhyana
Say it like DYAH-nuh. Dhyana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYAH).
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- DYAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dhyana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dhyana
American and British speakers say dhyana in essentially the same way: /ˈdjɑnə/ in the US and /ˈdjɑːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DYAH-nuh.
What does dhyana mean?
- A type of profound meditation.
Words that rhyme with dhyana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dhyana.
Questions about saying dhyana
How do you pronounce dhyana?
Say DYAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdjɑnə/. In British English it is /ˈdjɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dhyana?
Dhyana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYAH). Broken into parts: DYAH · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say dhyana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdjɑnə/ and the British form is /ˈdjɑːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.