theyyam

Questions

What does theyyam mean?

a Hindu ritual practiced mainly by people from castes in northern Kerala and some parts of Karnataka in India.

Where does theyyam come from?

Borrowed from Malayalam തെയ്യം (teyyaṁ).

How to pronounce theyyam

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “theyyam” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.