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How to Pronounce Hyundai/2-syl/
/ˈhʌn.deɪ/
From Korean 현대 (*hyeondae*) meaning "modernity". South Korean automaker, est. 1967.
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24-BIT · 48 KHZ
·HYUN·
DAI
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Common mistakes 1 variants
HYUN
- dai
ˈhʌn.deɪ — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Hyundai?
Hyundai is pronounced /ˈhʌn.deɪ/ — "HYUN-dai" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Hyundai?
Hyundai has 2 syllables: HYUN-dai. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Hyundai?
The first syllable — "HYUN" — carries primary stress: /ˈhʌn.deɪ/.
Where does the word Hyundai come from?
Hyundai is a Korean loanword — From Korean 현대 (*hyeondae*) meaning "modernity". South Korean automaker, est. 1967..
Is Hyundai pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Hyundai varies by dialect: AU /ˈhʌn.deɪ/, UK /ˈhjʌn.daɪ/, US /ˈhʌn.deɪ/.
How can I practice pronouncing Hyundai?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: HYUN—DAI. Stress the first syllable loudly.