How to Pronounce "buddhist"
word
/ˈbudɪst/
BOO-dist
/ˈbʊdɪst/
BUU-dist
Definition
A Buddhist is someone who follows or believes in Buddhism, a religion and philosophy developed from the teachings of Buddha.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbudɪst/
British English
/ˈbʊdɪst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOO-dist
UK
BUU-dist
Listen in Context
She is a Buddhist and goes to the temple every week.
My friend is a Buddhist and studies Buddhist philosophy.
A Buddhist believes in the teachings of Buddha.
Her parents are Buddhist, so she grew up learning about meditation and compassion.