How to pronounce mantra
Say it like MAN-truh. Mantra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- truh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mantra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mantra
American and British speakers say mantra in essentially the same way: /ˈmæntrə/ in the US and /ˈmæntrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-truh.
What does mantra mean?
- a commonly repeated word or phrase“she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra”
- (Sanskrit) literally a sacred utterance in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns
Questions about saying mantra
How do you pronounce mantra?
Say MAN-truh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæntrə/. In British English it is /ˈmæntrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mantra?
Mantra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · truh.
Do Americans and Brits say mantra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæntrə/ and the British form is /ˈmæntrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.