Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brunei darussalam

/bɹuˈnaɪ ˌdɑɹ.u(s).səˈlɑm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.10 in modern English

Syllables: brunei -darus-salam
IPA: /bɹuˈnaɪ ˌdɑɹ.u(s).səˈlɑm/

21

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The official name of Brunei, a country in Southeast Asia.

Example Sentences

"Islam spread rapidly when Sharif Ali from Taif, Saudi Arabia, who was a descendant of the Prophet's grandson, Sayidina Hasan, became Sultan (Seri Sultan Berkat), succeeding his fatherin-law, Sultan Ahmad. His orderly and just rule based on Islam made Brunei Darussalam a respected and powerful country."
"Brunei Darussalam is situated on the north-west of the island of Borneo, between east longitudes 114 degrees 04' and 11 degrees 23' and north latitudes of 4 degrees 00' and 5 degrees 05'."
"To inform the future direction and development of inclusive education policy and practice in Brunei Darussalam, it is important that current practices related to school and tertiary levels be monitored and evaluated."

Etymology

Clipping of Malay Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Word Breakdown

Root: Negara Brunei Darussalam

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /bɹuˈnaɪ ˌdɑɹ.u(s).səˈlɑm/

Phrases

Dar es Salaam

Frequently Paired Words

Dar es Salaam

Questions

How do you pronounce brunei darussalam?: The recorded pronunciation is /bɹuˈnaɪ ˌdɑɹ.u(s).səˈlɑm/.
What does brunei darussalam mean?: The official name of Brunei, a country in Southeast Asia.
Where does brunei darussalam come from?: Clipping of Malay Negara Brunei Darussalam.

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