How to pronounce ngultrum
Say it like ung-GUHL-trum. Ngultrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHL).
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- ung
- GUHL
- trum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ngultrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- trumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ngultrum
American and British speakers say ngultrum in essentially the same way: /əŋˈɡʌltrəm/ in the US and /əŋˈɡʌltrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ung-GUHL-trum.
What does ngultrum mean?
- The official currency of Bhutan, equal to 100 chetrums.
Where does ngultrum come from?
Borrowed from Dzongkha དངུལ་ཀྲམ (dngul kram).
Questions about saying ngultrum
How do you pronounce ngultrum?
Say ung-GUHL-trum. The American pronunciation is /əŋˈɡʌltrəm/. In British English it is /əŋˈɡʌltrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ngultrum?
Ngultrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHL). Broken into parts: ung · GUHL · trum.
Do Americans and Brits say ngultrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əŋˈɡʌltrəm/ and the British form is /əŋˈɡʌltrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.