How to pronounce jnana
Say it like juh-NAH-nuh. Jnana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- juh
- NAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jnana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay 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 jnana
American and British speakers say jnana in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈnɑnə/ in the US and /dʒəˈnɑːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-NAH-nuh.
What does jnana mean?
- The knowledge, acquired through meditation, that one's self (atman) is identical with Ultimate Reality (Brahman).
- Pure awareness that is free of conceptual encumbrances.
Words that rhyme with jnana
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Questions about saying jnana
How do you pronounce jnana?
Say juh-NAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈnɑnə/. In British English it is /dʒəˈnɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jnana?
Jnana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: juh · NAH · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say jnana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈnɑnə/ and the British form is /dʒəˈnɑːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.