How to pronounce bumiputra
Say it like boo-mee-PYOO-truh. Bumiputra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bumiputra. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- boo
- mee
- PYOO
- truh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumiputra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- booGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bumiputra
American and British speakers say bumiputra in essentially the same way: /ˌbumiˈpjutrə/ in the US and /ˌbuːmiˈpjuːtrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: boo-mee-PYOO-truh.
What does bumiputra mean?
- a citizen of Malaysia having indigenous Malayan or Borneo ancestry.
Words that rhyme with bumiputra
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bumiputra.
Questions about saying bumiputra
How do you pronounce bumiputra?
Say boo-mee-PYOO-truh. The American pronunciation is /ˌbumiˈpjutrə/. In British English it is /ˌbuːmiˈpjuːtrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumiputra?
Bumiputra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PYOO). Broken into parts: boo · mee · PYOO · truh.
Do Americans and Brits say bumiputra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbumiˈpjutrə/ and the British form is /ˌbuːmiˈpjuːtrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.