How to pronounce vipassana
Say it like vih-PAH-suh-nuh. Vipassana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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US American/vɪˈpɑsənə/vih-PAH-suh-nuh
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- vih
- PAH
- suh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vipassana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAHSay 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.
What does vipassana mean?
noun
- Insight into the true nature of reality, namely as the three marks of existence: impermanence, suffering or unsatisfactoriness, and the realization of nonself.
Words that rhyme with vipassana
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Questions about saying vipassana
How do you pronounce vipassana?
Say vih-PAH-suh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈpɑsənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vipassana?
Vipassana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: vih · PAH · suh · nuh.