How to Pronounce "nirvana"
word
nɝˈvɑnə/, /nɪɹˈvɑnə
ner-VAH-nuh
nɜːvˈɑːnɐ
nuh-VAH-nuh
Definition
Nirvana originally means a state of complete peace and freedom from pain or suffering, especially in Buddhism. In general use, it describes any perfect or blissful state of happiness.
IPA Transcription
American English
nɝˈvɑnə/, /nɪɹˈvɑnə
British English
nɜːvˈɑːnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ner-VAH-nuh
UK
nuh-VAH-nuh
Listen in Context
Many Buddhists try to reach nirvana through meditation.
For him, winning the championship was like reaching nirvana.
Some people see deep sleep as a kind of nirvana.
After a week at the spa, she felt like she was in nirvana.