Pronunciation of 'shankaracharya'
The word 'Shankaracharya' refers to the title given to the leaders of the four mathas (monasteries) established by Adi Shankaracharya, a revered Indian philosopher and theologian. It is pronounced as 'ʃʌŋkəˌrɑːˈʧɑːrɪə' in English.
The word originates from Sanskrit, combining 'Shankara' (a name of Lord Shiva or Adi Shankaracharya) and 'Acharya' (teacher or scholar).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A title given to the leaders of the four mathas established by Adi Shankaracharya, representing spiritual authority in Hinduism.
Pronounced as 'SHUN-kuh-rah-CHAR-ee-uh'. 'Shun' as in 'shun', 'kuh' as in 'cup', 'rah' as in 'raw', 'char' as in 'charcoal', and 'ee-uh' as in 'idea'.
Sanskrit (India)
A title denoting the head of a monastery established by Adi Shankaracharya, symbolizing spiritual and philosophical leadership.
Pronounced as 'SHUN-kuh-rah-CHAR-yuh'. 'Shun' as in 'shun', 'kuh' as in 'cup', 'rah' as in 'raw', 'char' as in 'charcoal', and 'yuh' as in 'young'.