How to pronounce Sumatra
Say it like soo-MAH-truh. Sumatra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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US American/ˌsuˈmɑtrə/soo-MAH-truh
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- soo
- MAH
- truh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sumatra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Sumatra mean?
proper noun
- The largest island entirely in Indonesia and the world’s sixth largest island.
Questions about saying Sumatra
How do you pronounce Sumatra?
Say soo-MAH-truh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsuˈmɑtrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sumatra?
Sumatra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: soo · MAH · truh.