How to Pronounce Samsara

To pronounce "samsara", say SAMS-ar-a — 3 syllables, IPA /sʌmˈsɑɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/sʌmˈsɑɹə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “samsara”

"samsara" has 3 syllables: sams-ar-a. It rhymes with mara and tara, if that helps it stick.

What does samsara mean?

noun

  1. In Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and some other eastern religions, the ongoing cycle of birth, death, and rebirth endured by human beings and all other mortal beings, and from which release is obtained by achieving the highest enlightenment.

Words that rhyme with samsara

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

marataracaracarabarracynaracarratamarasharaalcantara

Related words

karmabeginninglesssamvegasamskaramokshamindstreambardojiva

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "samsara"?▾

"Samsara" has 3 syllables: sams · ar · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "samsara"?▾

The IPA transcription of "samsara" is /sʌmˈsɑɹə/.

What does "samsara" mean?▾

Samsara: In Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and some other eastern religions, the ongoing cycle of birth, death, and rebirth endured by human beings and all other mortal beings, and from which release is obtained by achieving the highest enlightenment.

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