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How to pronounce Kamala

How to pronounce Kamala

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The three-syllable word should be pronounced “Come-a-laa” (Kamalā), with the final long “a” signaling a feminine noun in Sanskrit. In the United States, it is often enunciated with stresses placed on the first or second syllable.

https://theconversation.com/kamala-a-common-name-in-india-is-associated-with-several-deities-and-is-a-symbol-of-wisdom-236641

I hope pronouncing it correctly is not racist or sexist. LOL


@Metal-Brain said
The three-syllable word should be pronounced “Come-a-laa” (Kamalā), with the final long “a” signaling a feminine noun in Sanskrit. In the United States, it is often enunciated with stresses placed on the first or second syllable.

https://theconversation.com/kamala-a-common-name-in-india-is-associated-with-several-deities-and-is-a-symbol-of-wisdom-236641

I hope pronouncing it correctly is not racist or sexist. LOL
If you ask me, it’s pronounced as Pamala, but with a K instead of a P.

I really don’t see the issue.


@shavixmir said
If you ask me, it’s pronounced as Pamala, but with a K instead of a P.

I really don’t see the issue.
'Sanskrit in the United States" is an issue.


@AverageJoe1 said
'Sanskrit in the United States" is an issue.
No it is not.
You’re a bloody issue. An issue of racist moronity.



@Metal-Brain said
The three-syllable word should be pronounced “Come-a-laa” (Kamalā), with the final long “a” signaling a feminine noun in Sanskrit. In the United States, it is often enunciated with stresses placed on the first or second syllable.

https://theconversation.com/kamala-a-common-name-in-india-is-associated-with-several-deities-and-is-a-symbol-of-wisdom-236641

I hope pronouncing it correctly is not racist or sexist. LOL
And Donald's last name is Drumpf so what?


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@shavixmir said
If you ask me, it’s pronounced as Pamala, but with a K instead of a P.

I really don’t see the issue.
Except that's not true.

The first syllable has a distinct short "o" sound, not an "a".

With the second syllable, a distinct "a" versus "e".

Think "Com-ma-la".

Her stepkids say they call her "Momala", which rhymes with her name exactly.

Saying it like "Pamela" makes it sound like "Camel-a". Surely you see the problem with that.


@AverageJoe1 said
'Sanskrit in the United States" is an issue.
How so? Are we not the world's melting pot?

I know that doesn't sit well with you white boys.

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@Suzianne said
Except that's not true.

The first syllable has a distinct short "o" sound, not an "a".

With the second syllable, a distinct "a" versus "e".

Think "Com-ma-la".

Her stepkids say they call her "Momala", which rhymes with her name exactly.

Saying it like "Pamela" makes it sound like "Camel-a". Surely you see the problem with that.
Her niece said it is pronounced comma la, but it is supposed to be Come a laa if you go by Indian culture.


@Suzianne said
Except that's not true.

The first syllable has a distinct short "o" sound, not an "a".

With the second syllable, a distinct "a" versus "e".

Think "Com-ma-la".

Her stepkids say they call her "Momala", which rhymes with her name exactly.

Saying it like "Pamela" makes it sound like "Camel-a". Surely you see the problem with that.
When people say her name, it sounds like cam-i-la to me.

I’ve not heard anyone say komala.


@Metal-Brain said
Her niece said it is pronounced comma la, but it is supposed to be Come a laa if you go by Indian culture.
Incorrect, as always.

What do you know abut Indian culture?

Have you extended your ignorance to yet another subject?

A person's own name is pronounced the way they want. She wasn't born in India, she's never lived in India, yet you would deny her own opinion of how to pronounce her own name. What's wrong with you?

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