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How to Pronounce “Xiaomi”

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American (US)
/ʃaʊˈmiː/
British (UK)
/ʃaʊˈmiː/

noun — An electronic product made by Xiaomi, especially a phone.

Where the stress falls. “Xiaomi” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ʃaʊˈmiː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "Xiaomi" mean?

Xiaomi (noun): An electronic product made by Xiaomi, especially a phone.

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

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Xiaomi", /ʃaʊˈmiː/, 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 "Xiaomi"?

/ʃaʊˈmiː/ in American English, /ʃaʊˈmiː/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "Xiaomi"?

“Xiaomi” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ʃaʊˈmiː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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