How to pronounce hoisin
Say it like HOY-sin. Hoisin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOY).
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- HOY
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoisin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hoisin
American and British speakers say hoisin in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔɪsɪn/ in the US and /ˈhɔɪsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOY-sin.
What does hoisin mean?
- A sauce made from soy, garlic, chili etc, used in Chinese cooking
Questions about saying hoisin
How do you pronounce hoisin?
Say HOY-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔɪsɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɔɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoisin?
Hoisin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOY). Broken into parts: HOY · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say hoisin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔɪsɪn/ and the British form is /ˈhɔɪsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.