How to pronounce bandung
Say it like BAHN-dung. Bandung has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHN).
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- BAHN
- dung
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bandung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of bandung
American and British speakers say bandung in essentially the same way: /ˈbɑndʊŋ/ in the US and /ˈbændʊŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAN-dung.
What does bandung mean?
- A sweet and cold Malaysian and Singaporean drink made with rose syrup and evaporated milk or condensed milk.
Questions about saying bandung
How do you pronounce bandung?
Say BAHN-dung. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑndʊŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbændʊŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bandung?
Bandung has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHN). Broken into parts: BAHN · dung.
Do Americans and Brits say bandung the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɑndʊŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbændʊŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.