How to pronounce Guangdong
Say it like GWANG-dawng. Guangdong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWANG).
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- GWANG
- dawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guangdong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GWANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Guangdong
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: gwang-DUUNG.
Other ways to say Guangdong
Guangdong also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- GWAHNG-DAWNG /ˈɡwɑŋˈdɔŋ/
What does Guangdong mean?
- A populous province of China, located on the southern coast. Capital: Guangzhou.
Questions about saying Guangdong
How do you pronounce Guangdong?
Say GWANG-dawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡwæŋˌdɔŋ/. In British English it is /ɡwæŋˈdʊŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Guangdong?
Guangdong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWANG). Broken into parts: GWANG · dawng.
Is Guangdong pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɡwæŋˈdʊŋ/ (gwang-DUUNG).