How to pronounce yajna
Say it like YUHJ-nuh. Yajna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHJ).
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- YUHJ
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yajna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yajna
American and British speakers say yajna in essentially the same way: /ˈjʌdʒnə/ in the US and /ˈjʌdʒnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUHJ-nuh.
What does yajna mean?
- A ritual of sacrifice to the Devas.
Questions about saying yajna
How do you pronounce yajna?
Say YUHJ-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʌdʒnə/. In British English it is /ˈjʌdʒnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yajna?
Yajna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHJ). Broken into parts: YUHJ · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say yajna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʌdʒnə/ and the British form is /ˈjʌdʒnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.