How to pronounce songket
Say it like SONG-ket. Songket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SONG).
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- SONG
- ket
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Songket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ketKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of songket
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SONG-ket.
What does songket mean?
- A type of cloth made of silk or cotton interwoven with metallic threads which form intricate patterns and motifs.
Where does songket come from?
From Malay songket, from Musi songket.
Questions about saying songket
How do you pronounce songket?
Say SONG-ket. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑŋkɛt/. In British English it is /ˈsɒŋkɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in songket?
Songket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SONG). Broken into parts: SONG · ket.
Is songket pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɒŋkɛt/ (SONG-ket).