How to Pronounce "varna"
word
ˈvɑːnə
VAR-nuh
ˈvɑːnə
VAR-nuh
Definition
In Hinduism, 'varna' refers to one of the four main social classes (castes) in traditional Indian society: Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɑːnə
British English
ˈvɑːnə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAR-nuh
UK
VAR-nuh
Listen in Context
There are four varnas in traditional Hindu society.
Each person was born into a specific varna.
Brahmin is the highest varna.
The idea of varna still influences parts of Indian culture today.