How to pronounce Singapore
Say it like SING-uh-por. Singapore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- uh
- por
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singapore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- porGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Singapore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SING-uh-paw.
What does Singapore mean?
- An island and city-state in Southeast Asia, located off the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula; a former British crown colony and state of Malaysia (1963-1965). Official name: Republic of Singapore.
Questions about saying Singapore
How do you pronounce Singapore?
Say SING-uh-por. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋəˌpɔr/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋəˌpɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Singapore?
Singapore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · uh · por.
Is Singapore 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 /ˈsɪŋəˌpɔː/ (SING-uh-paw).