dangdut

Questions

What does dangdut mean?

A genre of Indonesian music that combines elements of Arab and Malay folk music.

Where does dangdut come from?

From the Javanese onomatopoeia for the sound of the tabla, reportedly coined by the music magazine Aktuil.

How to pronounce dangdut

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