How to Pronounce "veda"
word
/ˈveɪdə/
VAY-duh
/ˈveɪdə/
VAY-duh
Definition
A "Veda" is one of the four ancient and sacred Hindu religious texts, written in Sanskrit, that are among the world's oldest scriptures.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈveɪdə/
British English
/ˈveɪdə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAY-duh
UK
VAY-duh
Listen in Context
The Veda is an important Hindu scripture.
There are four main Vedas in Hinduism.
The oldest Veda is called Rigveda.
Some scholars spend their lives studying the Vedas and their meanings.