How to Pronounce Atman

To pronounce "atman", say ATM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑːtman/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɑːtman/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “atman”

"atman" has 2 syllables: atm-an. It rhymes with vatman and chatman, if that helps it stick.

What does atman mean?

noun

  1. (Vedanta) The true self of an individual beyond identification with worldly phenomena, the essence of an individual, an infinitesimal part of Brahman.

Words that rhyme with atman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vatmanchatmanchatmonpatmanshatmanstratmanstratmanntatman

Related words

brahmanjnanajivaatmajivatmavedantajivaanimatattva

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atman"?▾

"Atman" has 2 syllables: atm · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "atman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "atman" is /ˈɑːtman/.

What does "atman" mean?▾

Atman: (Vedanta) The true self of an individual beyond identification with worldly phenomena, the essence of an individual, an infinitesimal part of Brahman.

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