How to pronounce Vietnam
Say it like vee-et-NAHM. Vietnam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/viˌɛtˈnɑm/vee-et-NAHM
UK British/ˌvjɛtˈnæm/vyet-NAM
- vee
- et
- NAHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vietnam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- etGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Vietnam
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: vyet-NAM.
What does Vietnam mean?
proper noun
- A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Capital: Hanoi.
Where does Vietnam come from?
Borrowed from Vietnamese Việt Nam.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- socialist republic of vietnam
- viet nam
- annam
- vietnam war
Words that rhyme with Vietnam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Vietnam.
Questions about saying Vietnam
How do you pronounce Vietnam?
Say vee-et-NAHM. The American pronunciation is /viˌɛtˈnɑm/. In British English it is /ˌvjɛtˈnæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Vietnam?
Vietnam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHM). Broken into parts: vee · et · NAHM.
Is Vietnam pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˌvjɛtˈnæm/ (vyet-NAM).