To pronounce "sadhu", say SADH-u — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɑːdhuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"sadhu" has 2 syllables: sadh-u. It rhymes with saddhu, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: saddhu — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Sadhu" has 2 syllables: sadh · u.
The IPA transcription of "sadhu" is /ˈsɑːdhuː/.
Sadhu: An ascetic or practitioner of yoga (yogi) who has given up pursuit of the first three Hindu goals of life: kama (enjoyment), artha (practical objectives) and even dharma (duty).
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