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How to Pronounce Xiaomi/2-syl/
/ˈʃaʊ.miː/
From Chinese 小米 — *xiǎo* (small) + *mǐ* (rice/grain). Chinese tech company, est. 2010.
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American
24-BIT · 48 KHZ
·XIAO·
MI
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Common mistakes 1 variants
XIAO
- mi
ˈʃaʊ.miː — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Xiaomi?
Xiaomi is pronounced /ˈʃaʊ.miː/ — "XIAO-mi" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Xiaomi?
Xiaomi has 2 syllables: XIAO-mi. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Xiaomi?
The first syllable — "XIAO" — carries primary stress: /ˈʃaʊ.miː/.
Where does the word Xiaomi come from?
Xiaomi is a Chinese loanword — From Chinese 小米 — *xiǎo* (small) + *mǐ* (rice/grain). Chinese tech company, est. 2010..
Is Xiaomi pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Xiaomi is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Xiaomi?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: XIAO—MI. Stress the first syllable loudly.