Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does bukit aman mean?
The Royal Malaysia Police; the police.
Where does bukit aman come from?
From Malay Bukit Aman (literally “Peace Hill”), which is the location of the Royal Malaysia Police's headquarters building.

How to pronounce bukit aman

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