How to pronounce karma
Say it like KAR-muh. Karma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Karma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of karma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-muh.
What does karma mean?
- (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation
Words that rhyme with karma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of karma.
Questions about saying karma
How do you pronounce karma?
Say KAR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrmə/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in karma?
Karma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · muh.
Is karma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːmə/ (KAH-muh).