kakawin

Questions

What does kakawin mean?

A long narrative poem composed in Old Javanese, with rhythms and meters derived from Sanskrit literature.

How to pronounce kakawin

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kakawin”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “kakawin”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “kakawin” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.