How to pronounce sadhu
Say it like SAH-doo. Sadhu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH).
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US American/ˈsɑdu/SAH-doo
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- SAH
- doo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sadhu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does sadhu mean?
noun
- An ascetic or practitioner of yoga (yogi) who has given up pursuit of the first three Hindu goals of life: kama (enjoyment), artha (practical objectives) and even dharma (duty).
Questions about saying sadhu
How do you pronounce sadhu?
Say SAH-doo. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑdu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sadhu?
Sadhu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH). Broken into parts: SAH · doo.