How to pronounce jataka
Say it like JAH-tuh-kuh. Jataka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAH).
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US American/ˈdʒɑtəkə/JAH-tuh-kuh
UK British/ˈdʒɑːtəkə/JAH-tuh-kuh
- JAH
- tuh
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jataka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jataka
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JAH-tuh-kuh.
What does jataka mean?
noun
- Any of a large number of Indian tales concerning the previous lives of Gautama Buddha.
Questions about saying jataka
How do you pronounce jataka?
Say JAH-tuh-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑtəkə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɑːtəkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jataka?
Jataka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAH). Broken into parts: JAH · tuh · kuh.
Is jataka pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdʒɑːtəkə/ (JAH-tuh-kuh).