How to pronounce terma
Say it like TUR-muh. Terma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of terma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-muh.
What does terma mean?
- Hidden teachings in various Buddhist traditions.
- The terminal lamina, or thin ventral part, of the anterior wall of the third ventricle of the brain.
Where does terma come from?
From Tibetan གཏེར་མ (gter ma, “hidden treasure”).
Words that rhyme with terma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of terma.
Questions about saying terma
How do you pronounce terma?
Say TUR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝmə/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terma?
Terma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · muh.
Is terma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɜːmə/ (TUR-muh).