Pronunciation: [ɡandˈɑːɹə] (IPA) 
The word "gandara" is a bit tricky to spell because it comes from a language with different phonetics than English. In the original Sanskrit, it is spelled गन्धार and pronounced as /ɡənd̪ʱaːr/. The first syllable "gan" is pronounced as /ɡən/ with a soft "g" sound, followed by a "d" sound with a breathy "h" sound "d̪ʱa" /d̪ʱaː/. The final syllable "ra" is pronounced as /r/ with a rolled "r" sound.
The word "gandara" has multiple possible etymological sources, depending on the context and language.
In Spanish: The term "gandara" can be traced back to the Spanish region of La Gándara, located in the province of León. The word is used to refer to an uncultivated and rocky land. The origin of the term is debatable, but it likely comes from the pre-Roman Celtic language spoken in the region before the arrival of the Romans.
In Sanskrit: "Gandara" has a different origin in Sanskrit. In the ancient Indian language, "gandara" refers to an instrument similar to a lute or a harp. This stringed musical instrument was popular in ancient India and played an important role in classical Indian music.
It is worth noting that "gandara" may have other meanings or etymologies in different languages or contexts.
