English pronunciation · Words Starting with K
Karma Pronunciation
Karma is pronounced KAHR-muh, IPA /ˈkɑrmə/.
KAHR-muh
US /ˈkɑrmə/ · UK /ˈkɑːmə/
Syllables: KAHR · muh (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The idea that your actions decide what happens to you later.
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Karma in a Sentence
- He called it karma and moved on.
- Karma is central to Hindu and Buddhist thought.
- Bad karma, she said, and laughed.
Common Mispronunciations of Karma
Not KAH-muh
American speakers sound the r, KAHR-muh, while British speakers leave it out.
Not KAR-mah
That final a is barely there, a soft uh.
Tip: Drop the r and the word lands close to the British pronunciation of calmer.
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