The word "vejjajiva" is a term in Buddhism that refers to the purity of thought, speech, and action. Its spelling may appear intimidating at first glance, but it follows the rules of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced as "ve," with the "v" sound as in "van" and a short "e" sound as in "pet." The second syllable is "jja," with a "j" sound like "jelly" and a short "a" sound like "cat." The final syllable is pronounced "jiva" with a long "i" sound like "kite" and a "v" sound like "vast."