How to pronounce garuda
Say it like guh-ROO-duh. Garuda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- guh
- ROO
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garuda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of garuda
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: GAR-uu-duh.
What does garuda mean?
- A large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Garuda is the son of Vinata.
Words that rhyme with garuda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of garuda.
Questions about saying garuda
How do you pronounce garuda?
Say guh-ROO-duh. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈrudə/. In British English it is /ˈɡærʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garuda?
Garuda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: guh · ROO · duh.
Is garuda pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɡærʊdə/ (GAR-uu-duh).