How to pronounce zafu
Say it like ZAH-foo. Zafu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAH).
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US American/ˈzɑfu/ZAH-foo
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- ZAH
- foo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zafu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does zafu mean?
noun
- A round cushion used for sitting during meditation.
Questions about saying zafu
How do you pronounce zafu?
Say ZAH-foo. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɑfu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zafu?
Zafu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAH). Broken into parts: ZAH · foo.