How to Pronounce "bardo"
word
ˈbɑɹdoʊ
BAR-doh
ˈbɑːdəʊ
BAH-doh
Definition
In Tibetan Buddhism, 'bardo' refers to the intermediate or transitional state between death and rebirth. In broader use, it can mean any kind of liminal or in-between state.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑɹdoʊ
British English
ˈbɑːdəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAR-doh
UK
BAH-doh
Listen in Context
Many teachings in Tibetan Buddhism talk about the bardo after death.
He studied the concept of bardo in college.
Some people believe dreams are a kind of bardo.
After quitting his job, he felt like he was in a bardo, unsure what to do next.