How to pronounce Indochina
Say it like in-doh-CHY-nuh. Indochina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHY).
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- in
- doh
- CHY
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indochina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- CHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Indochina
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-doh-CHY-nuh.
What does Indochina mean?
- A peninsula and geographic region of Southeast Asia, consisting of the mainland portion, not including islands such as those of Indonesia.
Where does Indochina come from?
From Indo- + China, modeled after French Indochine.
Words that rhyme with Indochina
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Questions about saying Indochina
How do you pronounce Indochina?
Say in-doh-CHY-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndoʊˈtʃaɪnə/. In British English it is /ˌɪndəʊˈtʃaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Indochina?
Indochina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHY). Broken into parts: in · doh · CHY · nuh.
Is Indochina 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 /ˌɪndəʊˈtʃaɪnə/ (in-doh-CHY-nuh).