How to pronounce kampung
Say it like KUHM-pawng. Kampung has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- pawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kampung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of kampung
American and British speakers say kampung in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmˌpɔŋ/ in the US and /ˈkʌmpɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-pong.
What does kampung mean?
- A traditional village.
- A district or suburb where a former village once stood.“Kampung Tanah Merah.”
Questions about saying kampung
How do you pronounce kampung?
Say KUHM-pawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmˌpɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmpɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kampung?
Kampung has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · pawng.
Do Americans and Brits say kampung the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmˌpɔŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmpɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.