How to pronounce sattva
Say it like SUHT-vuh. Sattva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sattva. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SUHT
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sattva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sattva
American and British speakers say sattva in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌtvə/ in the US and /ˈsʌtvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHT-vuh.
What does sattva mean?
- One of the three gunas in Hindu philosophy, representing things that are pure, divine, and spiritual.
Questions about saying sattva
How do you pronounce sattva?
Say SUHT-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌtvə/. In British English it is /ˈsʌtvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sattva?
Sattva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHT). Broken into parts: SUHT · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say sattva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌtvə/ and the British form is /ˈsʌtvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.