How to pronounce Sarawak
Say it like SER-uh-wahk. Sarawak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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- SER
- uh
- wahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarawak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Sarawak
American and British speakers say Sarawak in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛrəwɑk/ in the US and /ˈsærəwæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAR-uh-wak.
What does Sarawak mean?
- A state in eastern Malaysia. Capital: Kuching.
Where does Sarawak come from?
Borrowed from Malay Sarawak.
Questions about saying Sarawak
How do you pronounce Sarawak?
Say SER-uh-wahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛrəwɑk/. In British English it is /ˈsærəwæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sarawak?
Sarawak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · uh · wahk.
Do Americans and Brits say Sarawak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛrəwɑk/ and the British form is /ˈsærəwæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.