namlish

Questions

What does namlish mean?

A form of English spoken in Namibia, influenced by Afrikaans.

Where does namlish come from?

Blend of Namibian + English.

How to pronounce namlish

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