How to pronounce padma
Say it like PAHD-muh. Padma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHD).
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- PAHD
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Padma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of padma
American and British speakers say padma in essentially the same way: /ˈpɑdmə/ in the US and /ˈpɑːdmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAHD-muh.
What does padma mean?
- lotus blossom
Questions about saying padma
How do you pronounce padma?
Say PAHD-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑdmə/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːdmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in padma?
Padma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHD). Broken into parts: PAHD · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say padma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɑdmə/ and the British form is /ˈpɑːdmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.