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How to say “Wat Phnom (temple hill)” in Khmer

វត្តភ្នំ
Wat Phnom
Pronunciation (IPA): /woat pʰnɔːm/
Word by word: temple + mountain/hill
💡 The defining landmark of Phnom Penh — a hilltop temple in the center of the city. Any tuk-tuk driver knows it. Useful as a landmark reference when giving directions.

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