namaste
nounHow many syllables in namaste?
There are 2 syllables in the word namaste.How to pronounce namaste:
Definition of namaste:
- namaste (noun):
- an expression of respectful greeting performed by placing the palms together, bowing the head slightly, and saying "namaste" and that is used traditionally by hindus in south asia
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