How to pronounce pratyahara
Say it like pra-tyuh-HAR-uh. Pratyahara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAR).
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- pra
- tyuh
- HAR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pratyahara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- praKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pratyahara
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: pra-tyuh-HAH-ruh.
What does pratyahara mean?
- The withdrawal of one's senses; focus on oneself as opposed to external stimuli.
Words that rhyme with pratyahara
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Questions about saying pratyahara
How do you pronounce pratyahara?
Say pra-tyuh-HAR-uh. The American pronunciation is /prætjəˈhɑrə/. In British English it is /prætjəˈhɑːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pratyahara?
Pratyahara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAR). Broken into parts: pra · tyuh · HAR · uh.
Is pratyahara pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /prætjəˈhɑːrə/ (pra-tyuh-HAH-ruh).