How to pronounce dukkha
Say it like DUUK-uh. Dukkha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUUK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce dukkha. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DUUK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dukkha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dukkha
American and British speakers say dukkha in essentially the same way: /ˈdʊkə/ in the US and /ˈdʊkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUUK-uh.
What does dukkha mean?
- The three main types of pain, suffering, or stress: physical and mental, impermanence, and conditioned states. One of the three marks of existence.
Where does dukkha come from?
Transliteration of Pali dukkha.
Questions about saying dukkha
How do you pronounce dukkha?
Say DUUK-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʊkə/. In British English it is /ˈdʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dukkha?
Dukkha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUUK). Broken into parts: DUUK · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say dukkha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʊkə/ and the British form is /ˈdʊkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.