How to pronounce Myanmar
Say it like MYAHN-mar. Myanmar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYAHN).
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- MYAHN
- mar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myanmar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Myanmar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MYAN-mah.
What does Myanmar mean?
- A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Capital: Naypyidaw.
- The Sino-Tibetan official language of the country of Myanmar.
Where does Myanmar come from?
Borrowed, initially into British English, from Burmese မြန်မာ (mranma), the formal Burmese name of the main ethnic group in Myanmar; ဗမာ (ba.ma), from which Burma is derived, is the informal name.
Questions about saying Myanmar
How do you pronounce Myanmar?
Say MYAHN-mar. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjɑnˌmɑr/. In British English it is /ˈmjænmɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Myanmar?
Myanmar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYAHN). Broken into parts: MYAHN · mar.
Is Myanmar 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 /ˈmjænmɑː/ (MYAN-mah).