How to pronounce "negara" in English
nəˈɡɑːrə
nə·GAR·ə
Primary stress: GAR
Hear native speakers say negara in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “negara”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
nə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
GAR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("GAR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "negara" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“we welcome Mr. Shah Nizam the Deputy Director at Bank Negara Malaysia where he has contributed his”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“over 20 years ago hello Seattle again at Sara Nambu a Dinoco negara namah so”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“learning some positive values but amber zoo negara cinto morado when youth changed their attitudes people learn to trust the skateboarding community girls”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“In 2010, they appointed Jabatan Landskap Negara, our national landscape”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “negara”
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we welcome Mr. Shah Nizam the Deputy Director at Bank Negara Malaysia where he has contributed his
Hear it in context: “negara”
4 clipsThe English word “negara” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as nəˈɡɑːrə (phonetic respelling: nə-GAR-ə). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (nə · GAR · ə), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (GAR). Grammatically, “negara” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 4 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “negara” in natural connected speech across American (US: 4 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (4 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @0:05
“for our first talk of the day, we welcome Mr. Shah Nizam the Deputy Director at Bank Negara Malaysia where he has contributed his the Deputy Director at Bank Negara”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @3:01
“rights and fight back against abuse and violence like the kind Lucy experienced over 20 years ago hello Seattle again at Sara Nambu a Dinoco negara namah so Cannella Nicole ksama Makita Yamata Lucy endured a”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @1:39
“i was just hanging around the neighborhood not doing much but now i'm learning some positive values but amber zoo negara cinto morado when youth changed their attitudes people learn to trust the skateboarding community girls changed their attitudes people learn to trust the skateboarding community girls”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @2:28
“that are in green and red is this 400 acres. In 2010, they appointed Jabatan Landskap Negara, our national landscape Landskap Negara, our national landscape”
Definition & Meaning: “negara”
- A constituent state of Indonesia when it was under Dutch control.
Example Sentences (2)
- “we welcome Mr. Shah Nizam the Deputy Director at Bank Negara Malaysia where he has contributed his”
- “over 20 years ago hello Seattle again at Sara Nambu a Dinoco negara namah so”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “negara”
- Pronunciation:
- nə-GAR-ə
- Syllables:
- nə · GAR · ə
- Written Hyphenation:
- ne · ga · ra
- Primary stress:
- GAR
- IPA:
- nəˈɡɑːrə
- Hear it in context
- negara
Words that Rhyme with “negara”
-ɑrəWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"negara" (⁄nəˈɡɑːrə⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "negara" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about negara
How do you pronounce “negara”?
“negara” is pronounced ⁄nəˈɡɑːrə⁄ (nə-GAR-ə). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “negara”?
“negara” has 3 syllables: nə · GAR · ə.
Where is the stress in “negara”?
The primary stress in “negara” is on “GAR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “negara” mean?
A constituent state of Indonesia when it was under Dutch control.
How can I hear “negara” used in real sentences?
This page has 4 real-world video examples of “negara” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “negara”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).