How to pronounce Jakarta
Say it like juh-KAR-tuh. Jakarta 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
Jakarta 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 Jakarta
- 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 Jakarta mean?
- A province and capital city of Indonesia.
Questions about saying Jakarta
How do you pronounce Jakarta?
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 Jakarta?
Jakarta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: juh · KAR · tuh.
Is Jakarta 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).