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How do you pronounce tathagata?
The recorded pronunciation is /təˈtɑːɡətə/.
What does tathagata mean?
A term of address to a buddha.
Where does tathagata come from?
Borrowed from Sanskrit तथागत (tathāgata).

How to pronounce tathagata

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tathagata”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/təˈtɑːɡətə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “tathagata”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “tathagata” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.