How to pronounce "dukha" in English
ˈduː.kə
DOO·kə
Primary stress: DOO
Hear native speakers say dukha in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “dukha”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
DOO
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
kə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("DOO"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "dukha" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“pashyantu ma kashchit dukha apnuyat.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“The first karika in Sankhya Karika is Dukha Traya Vigata Tad”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Ma kashchit dukha bhag bhavet.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“dukha daha agama apayina anityas tams titiksasva bharata.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“See, we express Dukha, Sukha Hasa Kanda”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “dukha”
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pashyantu ma kashchit dukha apnuyat.
Hear it in context: “dukha”
5 clipsThe English word “dukha” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈduː.kə (phonetic respelling: DOO-kə). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (DOO · kə), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (DOO). Grammatically, “dukha” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “dukha” in natural connected speech across American (US: 5 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @6:18
“things. Survey bhavantu sukhinah santu sarve santu niramaya. Sarve bhadrani pashyantu ma kashchit dukha apnuyat. We had the whole concept that has been designed into sustainable development goals. designed into sustainable development goals.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @13:47
“sutra in Brahma Sutra is Athato Brahma Jijnasa. The first karika in Sankhya Karika is Dukha Traya Vigata Tad Karika is Dukha Traya Vigata Tad”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @16:31
“very verse. Sarve bhavantu sukhinah. Sarve santu niramaya. Sarve bhadrani pashyantu. Ma kashchit dukha bhag bhavet. Dhanyavada. pashyantu. Ma kashchit dukha bhag”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @10:20
“"Matra sparsas tu kaunteya sitosna sukha dukha daha agama apayina anityas tams titiksasva bharata. Like summers and titiksasva bharata. Like summers and”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #5 · @15:07
“gestures and the poses because we have borrowed it from you. See, we express Dukha, Sukha Hasa Kanda Hasa Kanda”
Definition & Meaning: “dukha”
- A fundamental Buddhist concept referring to suffering, dissatisfaction, or the transient nature of reality.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Meditation helps practitioners confront and accept the reality of dukha in everyday life.”
- “pashyantu ma kashchit dukha apnuyat. We had the whole concept that has been designed into sustainable development goals.”
- “Jijnasa. The first karika in Sankhya Karika is Dukha Traya Vigata Tad”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “dukha”
- Pronunciation:
- DOO-kə
- Syllables:
- DOO · kə
- Written Hyphenation:
- duk · ha
- Primary stress:
- DOO
- IPA:
- ˈduː.kə
- Hear it in context
- dukha
Words that Rhyme with “dukha”
-ukəWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"dukha" (⁄ˈduː.kə⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "dukha" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about dukha
How do you pronounce “dukha”?
“dukha” is pronounced ⁄ˈduː.kə⁄ (DOO-kə). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “dukha”?
“dukha” has 2 syllables: DOO · kə.
Where is the stress in “dukha”?
The primary stress in “dukha” is on “DOO”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “dukha” mean?
A fundamental Buddhist concept referring to suffering, dissatisfaction, or the transient nature of reality.
How can I hear “dukha” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “dukha”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).