To pronounce "mahabharata", say MAH-abh-ar-at-a — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
mahabharata
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MAH-abh-ar-at-a
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"mahabharata" has 5 syllables: mah-abh-ar-at-a. It rhymes with sonata and cantata, if that helps it stick.
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"Mahabharata" has 5 syllables: mah · abh · ar · at · a.
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