How to Pronounce “Nguyen”

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IPA Transcription

American (US): /ˈwɪn/
British (UK): /ˈwɪn/
Australian (AU): /ˈnjʉːən/

What “Nguyen” means

proper noun — A surname from Vietnamese.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Nguyen" mean?

Nguyen (proper noun): A surname from Vietnamese.

How do you pronounce "Nguyen" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Nguyen", /ˈwɪn/, 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 "Nguyen"?

/ˈwɪn/ in American English, /ˈwɪn/ in British English, /ˈnjʉːən/ in Australian English.

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