🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
សូមនិយាយយឺត
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The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Khmer is សូមនិយាយយឺត. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

សូមនិយាយយឺតៗ
a more casual way to ask someone to speak slowly
សូមនិយាយស្រាល
a formal way to request slower speech

When to use it

Use this phrase when you are having difficulty understanding someone due to their speaking speed. It is polite and shows that you are making an effort to comprehend. You can use it in both formal and informal settings.

Say it out loud, get corrected

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
សូមនិយាយយឺត ខ្ញុំមិនយល់ទេPlease speak slowly, I do not understand.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'សូម' (please), which makes the request sound less polite.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear សូមនិយាយយឺត, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Khmer with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone to speak slowly?

No, it is a common and polite request, especially if you are learning the language.

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