How to pronounce mandala
Say it like MAH-duh-luh. Mandala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑdələ/MAH-duh-luh
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- MAH
- duh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mandala pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does mandala mean?
noun
- A graphic depiction of the spiritual universe and its myriad realms and deities.
- Any ritualistic geometric design, symbolic of the Universe, used as an aid to meditation.
- A division or book of the Rigveda (of which there are ten).
Questions about saying mandala
How do you pronounce mandala?
Say MAH-duh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mandala?
Mandala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · duh · luh.