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nirvana
Definition:
(nou) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness (nou) any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
Phonetic Transcription:
nɪəˈvɑːnə
Examples:
The closest I guess would be buddism with the oneness of nirvana.
The concepts regarding Buddhism all led to the idea of nirvana.
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Common mistakes of nirvana pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many speakers incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "ni-ˈvar-na". The correct pronunciation is "nɪrˈvɑːnə" in US and "nɪəˈvɑːnə" in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "van" syllable.
- Omitting the first syllable: Some people skip the "nir" sound, pronouncing it as "ˈvɑːnə". This alters the word significantly. Tip: Always start with the "nir" sound to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "a": A common mistake is to pronounce "nirvana" with a strong "a" sound at the end, like "nirvan-AH". The ending should be softer, as in "nə". Tip: Practice softening the final syllable to sound more natural.
- Confusing with "nirvana" from different languages: Some may mix up the pronunciation with variations from other languages, leading to incorrect sounds. The focus should remain on the English pronunciation "nɪrˈvɑːnə" or "nɪəˈvɑːnə". Tip: Stick to the standard English pronunciation to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the "r": Non-native speakers often struggle with the "r" sound in "nirvana", pronouncing it as "nɪˈvɑːnə". This can change the word's identity. Tip: Practice the "r" sound by saying "red" before attempting "nirvana".