noun
A country and city-state in Southeast Asia.
She lives in Singapore.
Good to know
A proper name; normally used without the article the.
Common phrases & grammar
in Singapore · Singapore government
American English
How to pronounce singapore
nounA2
sihnguhPʰOR
/ˌsɪŋ.əˈpʰɔɹ/
3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
A country and city-state in Southeast Asia.
What to listen for
Singapore is usually pronounced with the strongest beat on the last syllable (/ˌsɪŋ.əˈpʰɔɹ/). You may also hear a short /g/ sound in the middle (/ˌsɪŋ.gəˈpʰɔɹ/).
Usual pronunciation/ˌsɪŋ.əˈpʰɔɹ/
Alternate pronunciation/ˌsɪŋ.gəˈpʰɔɹ/