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How to Pronounce Chiang Mai
/tɕʰīaŋ màj/
Thai for "new city" — เชียง *chiang* (city) + ใหม่ *mai* (new). Cultural capital of northern Thailand.
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Chiang Mai
tɕʰīaŋ màj — correct
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How do you pronounce Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is pronounced /tɕʰīaŋ màj/.
Where does the word Chiang Mai come from?
Chiang Mai is a Thai loanword — Thai for "new city" — เชียง *chiang* (city) + ใหม่ *mai* (new). Cultural capital of northern Thailand..
Is Chiang Mai pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Chiang Mai is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.