How to pronounce mitra
Say it like MIT-ruh. Mitra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT).
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- MIT
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mitra
American and British speakers say mitra in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪtrə/ in the US and /ˈmɪtrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIT-ruh.
What does mitra mean?
- A person who is interested in becoming a Buddhist and elects to join a Buddhist community to learn more.
Questions about saying mitra
How do you pronounce mitra?
Say MIT-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪtrə/. In British English it is /ˈmɪtrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitra?
Mitra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT). Broken into parts: MIT · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say mitra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪtrə/ and the British form is /ˈmɪtrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.