How to pronounce sattvic
Say it like SAT-vik. Sattvic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sattvic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SAT
- vik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sattvic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- vikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sattvic
American and British speakers say sattvic in essentially the same way: /ˈsætvɪk/ in the US and /ˈsætvɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAT-vik.
What does sattvic mean?
- Relating or conforming to sattva (one of the gunas in Hindu philosophy).
Where does sattvic come from?
From sattva + -ic.
Questions about saying sattvic
How do you pronounce sattvic?
Say SAT-vik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætvɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsætvɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sattvic?
Sattvic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · vik.
Do Americans and Brits say sattvic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsætvɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsætvɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.