How to pronounce mandapa
Say it like MUHN-duh-puh. Mandapa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN).
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- MUHN
- duh
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mandapa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mandapa
American and British speakers say mandapa in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌndəpə/ in the US and /ˈmʌndəpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHN-duh-puh.
What does mandapa mean?
- A pillared hall or porch fronting a Hindu temple. It may be attached or detached from the building.
- A temporary platform or sacred tent used for a wedding or other religious ceremony.
Questions about saying mandapa
How do you pronounce mandapa?
Say MUHN-duh-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌndəpə/. In British English it is /ˈmʌndəpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mandapa?
Mandapa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN). Broken into parts: MUHN · duh · puh.
Do Americans and Brits say mandapa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌndəpə/ and the British form is /ˈmʌndəpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.