How to pronounce hukou
Say it like HOO-koh. Hukou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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US American/ˈhuˌkoʊ/HOO-koh
UK British/ˈhuːˌkəʊ/HOO-koh
- HOO
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hukou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hukou
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOO-koh.
What does hukou mean?
noun
- A household registration record that identifies a person as a local resident.
Questions about saying hukou
How do you pronounce hukou?
Say HOO-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhuːˌkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hukou?
Hukou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · koh.
Is hukou pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhuːˌkəʊ/ (HOO-koh).