How to Pronounce Nirvana

To pronounce "nirvana", say NIRV-an-a — 3 syllables, IPA /nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nirvana”

"nirvana" has 3 syllables: nirv-an-a. It rhymes with ana and mana, if that helps it stick.

What does nirvana mean?

noun

  1. Complete cessation of suffering; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.
  2. (non-Buddhist) State of paradise; heightened or great pleasure.

Words that rhyme with nirvana

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

anamanawannamadonnadonnagonnasilvanamarijuanaiguanasaunabwana

Related words

edenparadiseshangri-laheavensutrablissenlightenmentbeatitude

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nirvana"?▾

"Nirvana" has 3 syllables: nirv · an · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "nirvana"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nirvana" is /nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/.

What does "nirvana" mean?▾

Nirvana: Complete cessation of suffering; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.

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