How to pronounce Djakarta
Say it like juh-KAR-tuh. Djakarta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- juh
- KAR
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Djakarta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Djakarta
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: juh-KAH-tuh.
What does Djakarta mean?
- capital and largest city of Indonesia; located on the island of Java; founded by the Dutch in 17th century
Questions about saying Djakarta
How do you pronounce Djakarta?
Say juh-KAR-tuh. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈkɑrtə/. In British English it is /dʒəˈkɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Djakarta?
Djakarta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: juh · KAR · tuh.
Is Djakarta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dʒəˈkɑːtə/ (juh-KAH-tuh).