Khmer

Definition of Khmer

Khmer refers to the dominant ethnic group in Cambodia.

How should Khmer divide into syllables

The word Khmer has two syllables. The first syllable starts with a consonant (K) and the second syllable starts with a vowel (e).

Part of Speech - Khmer

The Khmer people have a rich culture and history.

Sentences with Khmer

• The Khmer empire was one of the most powerful empires in Southeast Asia.
• The Khmer language uses its own unique script.
• Many Khmer people live in rural areas of Cambodia.
• The Khmer Rouge regime caused great suffering and loss of life in Cambodia.
• The Khmer New Year is a major holiday in Cambodia.
• The Khmer flag features a depiction of Angkor Wat.
• The Khmer alphabet has 33 consonants and 23 vowels.
• The Khmer people have a strong tradition of Buddhism.
• The Angkor Wat temple complex is a famous Khmer architectural masterpiece.
• The Khmer Rouge regime was responsible for the deaths of millions of people.

Quotes with Khmer

• The Khmer empire was outstanding, both for its power and also for the fact that it was ruled by the Khmer people themselves.
• I have a particular interest in the Khmer Rouge period because I spent quite a bit of time in Cambodia in the early 70s.
• The Khmer Rouge were the most brutal regime of the 20th century, and Pol Pot was the most brutal dictator.
• Khmer culture is very rich in music, dance, and art.
• The Khmer people have a deep reverence for their ancestors and their cultural heritage.
• The Khmer people have a long and proud history of resistance against foreign domination.

Number of characters in Khmer

5 ( k, h, m, e, r )

Unique letters in Khmer

5 ( k, h, m, e, r )

Khmer Backwards

remhk

Phonetic Transcription of Khmer

IPA (International): kmer

ARA (American): kmɛr

EPA (English): kmer

KMEH-R