How to pronounce belachan
Say it like buh-LAH-chahn. Belachan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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- buh
- LAH
- chahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belachan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of belachan
American and British speakers say belachan in essentially the same way: /bəˈlɑtʃɑn/ in the US and /bəˈlɑːtʃæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-LAH-chan.
What does belachan mean?
- A Malay condiment made from fermented shrimp paste.
Where does belachan come from?
Borrowed from Malay belacan.
Questions about saying belachan
How do you pronounce belachan?
Say buh-LAH-chahn. The American pronunciation is /bəˈlɑtʃɑn/. In British English it is /bəˈlɑːtʃæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belachan?
Belachan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: buh · LAH · chahn.
Do Americans and Brits say belachan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈlɑtʃɑn/ and the British form is /bəˈlɑːtʃæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.