Diphtongs

ai
  • as a diphtong, "ai" is pronounced more or less like the English "i" in "fine".

santai = relax
pandai = clever
sampai = arrive, until
lantai = floor






  • "ai" can also pronounce as two separated sounds, which are "a" and "i".
air = water
baik = fine
main = play
lain = different


au
  • as a diphtong, "au" is pronounced more or less like "ou" in "about".
kau = you
atau = or
kalau = if
 
  • "au" can also pronounce as two separated sounds, which are "a" and "u".
bau = smell
mau = want, will
laut = sea
haus = thirsty

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