How to pronounce moksha
Say it like MOHK-shuh. Moksha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHK).
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- MOHK
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moksha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of moksha
American and British speakers say moksha in essentially the same way: /ˈmoʊkʃə/ in the US and /ˈmɒkʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOK-shuh.
What does moksha mean?
- In Indian philosophy and theology, the final liberation of the soul or consciousness from samsara and the bringing to an end of all the suffering involved in being subject to the cycle of reincarnation.
Questions about saying moksha
How do you pronounce moksha?
Say MOHK-shuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊkʃə/. In British English it is /ˈmɒkʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moksha?
Moksha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHK). Broken into parts: MOHK · shuh.
Do Americans and Brits say moksha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmoʊkʃə/ and the British form is /ˈmɒkʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.