How to Pronounce Sunyata

To pronounce "sunyata", say SUNY-at-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

SUNY-at-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “sunyata”

"sunyata" has 3 syllables: suny-at-a.

What does sunyata mean?

noun

  1. Emptiness, in terms of a meditative state; an Eastern concept of a high meditative state of calm and freedom from distraction.
  2. The cosmic void; in the East-West dialogue, an Eastern term for metaphysics of nothingness.

Related words

shunyatanothingnessvacantnessemptinessanattadarknessnonemptinessvanity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sunyata"?▾

"Sunyata" has 3 syllables: suny · at · a.

What does "sunyata" mean?▾

Sunyata: Emptiness, in terms of a meditative state; an Eastern concept of a high meditative state of calm and freedom from distraction.

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