nakshatra

Questions

What does nakshatra mean?

A lunar mansion in Hindu astrology; one of 27 (sometimes also 28) sectors along the ecliptic.

Where does nakshatra come from?

Borrowed from Sanskrit नक्षत्र (nákṣatra).

How to pronounce nakshatra

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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 “nakshatra” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.