How to pronounce yantra
Say it like YUHN-truh. Yantra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHN).
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- YUHN
- truh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yantra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yantra
American and British speakers say yantra in essentially the same way: /ˈjəntrə/ in the US and /ˈjəntrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUHN-truh.
What does yantra mean?
- A geometrical diagram used as a meditation aid in tantric worship.
- Any object used as a meditation aid in tantric worship.
Questions about saying yantra
How do you pronounce yantra?
Say YUHN-truh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjəntrə/. In British English it is /ˈjəntrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yantra?
Yantra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHN). Broken into parts: YUHN · truh.
Do Americans and Brits say yantra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjəntrə/ and the British form is /ˈjəntrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.