Pronunciation of 'shankaracharya'
The word 'Shankaracharya' refers to a title used for the heads of monasteries in the Advaita Vedanta tradition, established by Adi Shankaracharya. It is pronounced as 'ʃʌŋkəˈrɑːtʃɑːrɪə' in English. The title originates from Sanskrit, where it means 'teacher of Shankara' or 'teacher in the tradition of Adi Shankara.'
Sanskrit, combining 'Shankara' (a name of Lord Shiva or Adi Shankaracharya) and 'Acharya' (teacher or guide).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A title given to the heads of monasteries in the Advaita Vedanta tradition, established by Adi Shankaracharya.
Pronounced as 'shuhn-kuh-RAH-chah-ree-uh'. 'Shuhn' as in 'shun', 'kuh' as in 'cuh', 'RAH' with stress, 'chah' as in 'cha', and 'ree-uh' as in 'ria'.
Sanskrit (India)
A title for spiritual leaders in the Advaita Vedanta tradition, signifying a teacher or guide in the lineage of Adi Shankaracharya.
Pronounced as 'shuhn-kuh-ruh-CHAAR-yuh'. 'Shuhn' as in 'shun', 'kuh' as in 'cuh', 'ruh' as in 'ruh', 'CHAAR' with stress, and 'yuh' as in 'yuh'.
Hindi (India)
A title for spiritual leaders in the Advaita Vedanta tradition, often associated with Adi Shankaracharya.
Pronounced as 'shuhn-kuh-ruh-CHAAR-yah'. 'Shuhn' as in 'shun', 'kuh' as in 'cuh', 'ruh' as in 'ruh', 'CHAAR' with stress, and 'yah' as in 'yah'.