How to pronounce gaiwan
Say it like ghy-WAHN. Gaiwan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAHN).
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US American/ɡaɪˈwɑn/ghy-WAHN
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- ghy
- WAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaiwan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- WAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does gaiwan mean?
noun
- A Chinese lidded cup or bowl, used to steep tea, sometimes including a saucer, developed during the Ming dynasty as an improvement upon the (lidless) chawan.
Words that rhyme with gaiwan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gaiwan.
Questions about saying gaiwan
How do you pronounce gaiwan?
Say ghy-WAHN. The American pronunciation is /ɡaɪˈwɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaiwan?
Gaiwan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAHN). Broken into parts: ghy · WAHN.