How to pronounce pada
Say it like PAH-duh. Pada has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of pada
American and British speakers say pada in essentially the same way: /ˈpɑdə/ in the US and /ˈpɑːdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAH-duh.
What does pada mean?
- The basic metric unit of Vedic poetry, consisting of one line of verse in Sanskrit, typically as part of a four-line stanza.
Words that rhyme with pada
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pada.
Questions about saying pada
How do you pronounce pada?
Say PAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑdə/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pada?
Pada has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say pada the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɑdə/ and the British form is /ˈpɑːdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.