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How to Pronounce Nguyen/1-syl/
/ˈwɪn/
From Vietnamese Nguyễn (阮), the most common Vietnamese surname. The "ng" is a single nasal sound.
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nguyen
ˈwɪn — correct
Frequently asked questions 5
How do you pronounce Nguyen?
Nguyen is pronounced /ˈwɪn/.
How many syllables are in Nguyen?
Nguyen has 1 syllable: nguyen.
Where does the word Nguyen come from?
Nguyen is a Vietnamese loanword — From Vietnamese Nguyễn (阮), the most common Vietnamese surname. The "ng" is a single nasal sound..
Is Nguyen pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Nguyen is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Nguyen?
Break the word into 1 syllable and exaggerate each: NGUYEN.