To pronounce "pontianak", say PONT-ian-ak — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pontianak
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PONT-ian-ak
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"pontianak" has 3 syllables: pont-ian-ak.
"Pontianak" has 3 syllables: pont · ian · ak.
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