How to pronounce Pyongyang
Say it like pyawng-YANG. Pyongyang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YANG).
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- pyawng
- YANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyongyang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- YANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Pyongyang
American and British speakers say Pyongyang in essentially the same way: /ˌpjɔŋˈjæŋ/ in the US and /ˌpjɒŋˈjæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pyong-YANG.
What does Pyongyang mean?
- The capital city of North Korea.
Words that rhyme with Pyongyang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Pyongyang.
Questions about saying Pyongyang
How do you pronounce Pyongyang?
Say pyawng-YANG. The American pronunciation is /ˌpjɔŋˈjæŋ/. In British English it is /ˌpjɒŋˈjæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pyongyang?
Pyongyang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YANG). Broken into parts: pyawng · YANG.
Do Americans and Brits say Pyongyang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpjɔŋˈjæŋ/ and the British form is /ˌpjɒŋˈjæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.