How to Pronounce Shastra

To pronounce "shastra", say SHASTR-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

shastra

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying shastra, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

7

Letters

SHASTR-a

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “shastra”

"shastra" has 2 syllables: shastr-a. It rhymes with castra and gastroplasty, if that helps it stick.

What does shastra mean?

noun

  1. A treatise for authoritative instruction in Hinduism, especially one explaining the Vedas.

Words that rhyme with shastra

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

castragastroplastyastralastrasastra

Related words

dharmayogabrahmanaastikaatharvavedavedantavedatantra

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shastra"?▾

"Shastra" has 2 syllables: shastr · a.

What does "shastra" mean?▾

Shastra: A treatise for authoritative instruction in Hinduism, especially one explaining the Vedas.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “shastra” in the full dictionary →