Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does benuaq mean?
A member of an ethnic group of Dayaks in East Kalimantan.
Where does benuaq come from?
Borrowed from Indonesian Benuaq (the final -q is meant to be pronounced as a glottal stop).

How to pronounce benuaq

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “benuaq”.
  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 “benuaq”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “benuaq” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.