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How do you pronounce the alphabet in Indonesia?
The better you pronounce a letter in a word, the more understood you will be in speaking the Indonesian language….Indonesian Alphabet.
| Indonesian Alphabet | English Sound | Pronunciation Example |
|---|---|---|
| c | [ʨ] | ch as in chay |
| d | [d] | as in day |
| e | [ɛ] | as in elephant |
| f | [f] | as in fine |
What is Indonesia’s official language?
Indonesian
Indonesia/Official languages
What alphabet do Indonesians use?
The Latin Malay alphabet is the official Malay script in Indonesia (as Indonesian), Malaysia (also called Malaysian) and Singapore, while it is co-official with Jawi in Brunei.
Why is Z pronounced as Zee in America?
The pronunciation stems from Latin and Greek, as both ancient languages have a similarly pronounced equivalent: zeta. Whereas the more established zed has an etymology that makes logical sense, the reason why Z is pronounced as zee in the U.S. is a bit more pragmatic.
Why is the standard Indonesian spelling so consistent?
It is the consistency in the one-on-one relationship between sound and symbol that make reading and writing the language relatively easy and simple. The standard Indonesian spelling that is currently used has gone through significant spelling changes since its conception in 1928 and since its official recognition in the 1945 constitution.
Are there any Indonesian names with the old spelling?
Despite these spelling changes, you still can find some Indonesian names with the old spelling, for example: Soeharto, Djoko Soemarno; Tjandra, and Chaerudin. The influence of Dutch in Indonesian language is very noticeable in spelling and pronunciation of the letters due to the country’s history as a Dutch colony.
How do you pronounce the letter Z?
In America, there’s only one way to pronounce the letter Z: zee, of course. However, head to England, Ireland, or pretty much any other English-speaking country, and you’ll find that most natives refer to the same letter as zed.