How to pronounce pralaya
Say it like PRUHL-uh-yuh. Pralaya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRUHL).
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- PRUHL
- uh
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pralaya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pralaya
American and British speakers say pralaya in essentially the same way: /ˈprʌləjə/ in the US and /ˈprʌləjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRUHL-uh-yuh.
What does pralaya mean?
- destruction, apocalypse
- A period of cosmic inactivity, lasting 4.32 billion years.
Questions about saying pralaya
How do you pronounce pralaya?
Say PRUHL-uh-yuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈprʌləjə/. In British English it is /ˈprʌləjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pralaya?
Pralaya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRUHL). Broken into parts: PRUHL · uh · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say pralaya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprʌləjə/ and the British form is /ˈprʌləjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.