How to pronounce hutong
Say it like HOO-tong. Hutong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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US American/ˈhuˌtɑŋ/HOO-tong
UK British/ˈhuːtɒŋ/HOO-tong
- HOO
- tong
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hutong 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.
- tongGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hutong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOO-tong.
What does hutong mean?
noun
- A narrow alley or street in a traditional residential district of a city in China, especially Beijing.
Questions about saying hutong
How do you pronounce hutong?
Say HOO-tong. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuˌtɑŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhuːtɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hutong?
Hutong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · tong.
Is hutong pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhuːtɒŋ/ (HOO-tong).