How to pronounce samsara
Say it like sum-SAR-uh. Samsara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAR).
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US American/sʌmˈsɑrə/sum-SAR-uh
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- sum
- SAR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samsara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- SARSay 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.
What does samsara mean?
noun
- In Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and some other eastern religions, the ongoing cycle of birth, death, and rebirth endured by human beings and all other mortal beings, and from which release is obtained by achieving the highest enlightenment.
Words that rhyme with samsara
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Questions about saying samsara
How do you pronounce samsara?
Say sum-SAR-uh. The American pronunciation is /sʌmˈsɑrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in samsara?
Samsara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAR). Broken into parts: sum · SAR · uh.