How to pronounce shavasana
Say it like shuh-VAH-suh-nuh. Shavasana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH).
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- shuh
- VAH
- suh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shavasana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shavasana
American and British speakers say shavasana in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈvɑsənə/ in the US and /ʃəˈvɑːsənə/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-VAH-suh-nuh.
What does shavasana mean?
- A resting pose in which one lies flat on one's back with the arms and legs slightly spread and eyes closed.
Questions about saying shavasana
How do you pronounce shavasana?
Say shuh-VAH-suh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈvɑsənə/. In British English it is /ʃəˈvɑːsənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shavasana?
Shavasana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH). Broken into parts: shuh · VAH · suh · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say shavasana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈvɑsənə/ and the British form is /ʃəˈvɑːsənə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.