How to pronounce Hanoi
Say it like HAN-oy. Hanoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN).
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- HAN
- oy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hanoi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- oyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of Hanoi
American and British speakers say Hanoi in essentially the same way: /ˈhænɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈhænɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAN-oy.
What does Hanoi mean?
- The capital city of Vietnam.
Words that rhyme with Hanoi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Hanoi.
Questions about saying Hanoi
How do you pronounce Hanoi?
Say HAN-oy. The American pronunciation is /ˈhænɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈhænɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hanoi?
Hanoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN). Broken into parts: HAN · oy.
Do Americans and Brits say Hanoi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhænɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈhænɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.