How to pronounce satyagraha
Say it like suh-TYAH-gruh-huh. Satyagraha has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYAH).
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- suh
- TYAH
- gruh
- huh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satyagraha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of satyagraha
American and British speakers say satyagraha in essentially the same way: /səˈtjɑɡrəhə/ in the US and /səˈtjɑɡrəhə/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-TYAH-gruh-huh.
What does satyagraha mean?
- The policy of nonviolent resistance as used by Mahatma Gandhi during the struggle for Indian independence.
Questions about saying satyagraha
How do you pronounce satyagraha?
Say suh-TYAH-gruh-huh. The American pronunciation is /səˈtjɑɡrəhə/. In British English it is /səˈtjɑɡrəhə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satyagraha?
Satyagraha has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYAH). Broken into parts: suh · TYAH · gruh · huh.
Do Americans and Brits say satyagraha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈtjɑɡrəhə/ and the British form is /səˈtjɑɡrəhə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.