In English, the country is popularly known as either "Burma" or "Myanmar" i/ˈmjɑːnˌmɑːr/. Both these names are derived from the name of the majority Burmese Bamar ethnic group. Myanmar is considered to be the literary form of the name of the group, while Burma is derived from "Bamar", the colloquial form of the group's name. Depending on the register used, the pronunciation would be Bama (pronounced: [bəmà]) or Myamah (pronounced: [mjəmà]). The name Burma has been in use in English since the 18th century. COUNT 4
QSN1 Where did the name Burma originate from ? ANS1 names are derived from the name of the majority Burmese Bamar ethnic group QSN2 What is the considered to be the name in slang terms for the people of Myanmar? ANS2 Burma is derived from "Bamar", the colloquial form of the group's name QSN3 How is the slang term for the people of Burma articulated correctly ? ANS3 Depending on the register used, the pronunciation would be Bama (pronounced: [bəmà]) QSN4 When did the term for the people of Burma become a common place word in English? ANS4 The name Burma has been in use in English since the 18th century.