How to Pronounce “Huawei”
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- American (US)
- /ˈwɑːweɪ/
- British (UK)
- /ˈwɑːweɪ/
What “Huawei” means
noun — A smartphone made by the Huawei company.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Huawei” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈwɑːweɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Huawei" mean?
Huawei (noun): A smartphone made by the Huawei company.
How do you pronounce "Huawei" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Huawei", /ˈwɑːweɪ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "Huawei"?
/ˈwɑːweɪ/ in American English, /ˈwɑːweɪ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Huawei"?
“Huawei” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈwɑːweɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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