3 syllables: Am, ri, ta. Stress on ri.
uhm-REE-tuh
/əmˈriːtə/
Amrita is pronounced uhm-REE-tuh (/əmˈriːtə/). It has three syllables (Am-ri-ta), with the stress on "ri". Amrita is a noun of Sanskrit origin referring to divine nectar, immortality, or the elixir of immortality in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. In broader usage, it can denote a life-giving essence or ambrosia. The term is often used in religious, philosophical, or poetic contexts to describe something profoundly sustaining or spiritually life-enhancing.
nounAmrita is a noun of Sanskrit origin referring to divine nectar, immortality, or the elixir of immortality in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. In broader usage, it can denote a life-giving essence or ambrosia. The term is often used in religious, philosophical, or poetic contexts to describe something profoundly sustaining or spiritually life-enhancing.
Tips: practice with minimal pairs (am/əm, ri/ri), use a mirror to observe lip closure on /m/ and tongue tip for /t/, and record yourself to monitor stress timings.
How to Pronounce Amrita
"The scholar spoke of Amrita as the immortal nectar in ancient scriptures."
"In some yogic traditions, Amrita is believed to flow through the body as a source of vitality."
"The festival featured stories about Amrita and the quest for immortality."
Pronounce as /ˈəmrɪtə/ in US, /ˈɒmrɪtə/ in UK, and /ˈamrɪtə/ in Australian English. Emphasize the first syllable; the middle syllable has a short, lax /r/ or a rolled approximation depending on dialect. Start with a light schwa in the first syllable, then /m/ + /rɪ/ + /tə/, keeping the tongue tongue lightly raised for the /r/ and a quick, unstressed ending. If you have access to audio, listen for the subtle short vowels and aim for even, crisp consonants throughout.
Common errors include over-emphasizing the second syllable or misplacing stress on the second or third syllable, producing AM-ri-ta or am-RI-ta. Another frequent issue is a heavy, rolled Japanese-like r or a prolonged -ta ending. To correct: keep the first syllable light with /ə/ or /ɒ/ depending on accent, render the middle /mɹ/ as a compact cluster without an extra vowel, and finish with a short, unreleased /ə/.
In US English, the first syllable is a lax schwa /ˈə/ with a clear /m/ and a light /rɪ/. UK English often uses /ˈɒmprɪtə/ with a shorter, clipped /ɒ/ and non-rhotic r. Australian tends toward /ˈæmɹɪtə/ with a slightly broader /æ/ and a rolled/approximant /ɹ/ depending on speaker. The vowel quality in the first syllable shifts: US closer to /ə/, UK closer to /ɒ/ or /ɔ/, AU more open /æ/. The overall rhythm remains stressed-unstressed-unstressed.
Difficulties arise from the non-English phonemes and the need to preserve Sanskrit-based vowel timing across syllables. The vowel in the first syllable must stay relaxed, not forceful; the middle syllable must avoid inserting an extra vowel; and the final -ta requires a quick, light /tə/ rather than a heavy /ta/ or /tɑ/. Additionally, dialectal variations in r-sound and vowel length affect natural rendering. Practicing with consistent IPA references helps you align your mouth positions.
Amrita has a three-syllable pattern with a light, unstressed second syllable containing a short /ɪ/ or /ɪ/ sound in the second syllable, depending on dialect. The challenge is maintaining a short, unstressed middle syllable while keeping a clean final consonant /t/ and a soft /ə/ ending. The pronunciation is relatively stable across languages when you adhere to the first-syllable emphasis and concise middle, ending sounds.
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- Vowel quality: US prefers a reduced first vowel, UK/AU show slightly more open starting vowel. - R-coloring: US rhotics make /ɹ/ more prominent; UK is non-rhotic; AU often partial rhoticity. - Consonants: maintain lean /m/ and crisp /t/; avoid extra vowels between /m/ and /ɹ/.
Amrita comes from Sanskrit amrta (अमृत), formed from a- (not, without) and mṛta (dead), literally meaning ‘deathless’ or ‘not dead.’ The term appears in the Vedas and Puranas, where amrita is the divine nectar that grants immortality to the gods after the churning of the cosmic ocean (samudra manthan). In Hindu philosophy, Amrita is sometimes personified as a goddess or as the spiritual essence that grants liberation. As Buddhism spread into South Asia and beyond, the concept of a life-sustaining elixir akin to amrita appeared in various sutras and devotional literature, influencing poetry and art. In modern usage, Amrita is used as a given name and place name, carrying connotations of vitality, divine grace, and spiritual nourishment. Its transliteration into English has remained relatively stable, with occasional variations such as Amrta or Amrut in transliteration systems. First known English usage likely emerged through translations of Sanskrit scriptures during the colonial and post-colonial periods, reflecting both scholarly and devotional contexts.
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