Pronounciation of words. (God, Articles, conventions)

[lilithu]

Originally Posted by penguino

Im not taling about spellings, i mean the way of saying it. I never say the a in gods names, unless you need them there, like Indra.

Yes, but the question is when do you "need" them there?

Which is why I asked you:
Would you still drop the 'a' (in Buddha) if you don't add Bhagwan?


And btw, in case I was unclear earlier, the mispronunciation of Buddha to which *I* was referring was the 'Boo' part, not the inclusion of the 'a.' Lots of people say "Boo-dah" but by my understanding it "should" be pronounced similar to how Omnichaotic described it.

I put "should" in quotes, because, like I said, it's just an accent thing. It's all good.

[Don Penguinoini]

Without the bhagwan i would still say boodh. When the Brits came to India they took the spellings and said them as they were as spelt. I still think you should NEVER pronounce the "A", but then again there are exceptions.

[Aupmanyav]

Lilithu, not booda as in boot, a short u as in put. Then try to pronounce dh like in dharma, add a half dh. So Buddha without enlongating it to Aswan. But you already know the correct pronunciation, don't you?

Bhagawaana is a problem, though that is how it should be written. To many a's. Same problem in my grandson's name, Aaraadhya (will make it difficult for him to sign when he grows up), so I like to shorten it to Aradhya.

[zenzero]

Once again there is nothing RIGHT or WRONG.
The understanding of the word howsoever pronounced is important.
The essence of the commicated word if understood clearly - its perfect.
ALl words have SOUNDS and sounds are vibrations used as mantras.
The effect of these sound vibrations is not from outside but to be directed inwards towards one's own centre and slowly the vibrations reverbrates throughout the BeIng and has its effect on the person using it.
Love & rgds

[Don Penguinoini]

There is always a wrong, there wrong most of the time when there is an "A" at the end of the name...

[Seyorni]

Pronunciation depends on what language you are speaking or quoting from. Is it Jesus or Yeshua?
My Mexican neighbors say "Hay-soos". In France the final sibilant is silent.

Are you speaking conventional English or trying to reproduce the name his parents would have used?

In classical Sanskrit consonants carry an "~a," In Hindi and English the "a's" often dropped. I can't comment on Pali.
Right pronunciation depends on what you are trying to accomplish or what style you're trying to affect.

[Don Penguinoini]

When i say ravan, i dont say ravana (a brit add-on)I say it normally, withought the a.

[yakov91]

i pronounce Buddha, (Bud-A).