How to Pronounce Bodhisattva

To pronounce "bodhisattva", say BODH-is-attv-a — 4 syllables, IPA /boʊ̯diːˈsɑtvə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/boʊ̯diːˈsɑtvə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bodhisattva”

"bodhisattva" has 4 syllables: bodh-is-attv-a.

What does bodhisattva mean?

noun

  1. A person who has taken specific lay or monastic vows and who is on the road to perfect knowledge; specifically, one who foregoes personal nirvana in order to help others achieve enlightenment.
  2. An enlightened being existing in a form of existence beyond the ordinary forms of physical reality understood and acknowledged by scientific thought, resembling the Western notion of angels, but with a wealth of its own nuances and expectations. These include the compassionate working for enlightenment of all sentient beings.

Synonyms

mahasattva

Related words

boddhisatvarenunciantbuddhahouseholdervotarytirthankarasadhakatirthankar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bodhisattva"?▾

"Bodhisattva" has 4 syllables: bodh · is · attv · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "bodhisattva"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bodhisattva" is /boʊ̯diːˈsɑtvə/.

What does "bodhisattva" mean?▾

Bodhisattva: A person who has taken specific lay or monastic vows and who is on the road to perfect knowledge; specifically, one who foregoes personal nirvana in order to help others achieve enlightenment.

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