How to pronounce Hunan
Say it like HOO-nahn. Hunan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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US American/ˈhunɑn/HOO-nahn
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- HOO
- nahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hunan 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.
- nahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Hunan mean?
proper noun
- A province of China, located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and south of Lake Dongting. Capital: Changsha.
Questions about saying Hunan
How do you pronounce Hunan?
Say HOO-nahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhunɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hunan?
Hunan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · nahn.