How to pronounce Wuhan
Say it like WOO-un. Wuhan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO).
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- WOO
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wuhan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Wuhan
American and British speakers say Wuhan in essentially the same way: /ˈwuən/ in the US and /ˈwuːən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOO-un.
What does Wuhan mean?
- A subprovincial city, the provincial capital of Hubei, China.
Words that rhyme with Wuhan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Wuhan.
Questions about saying Wuhan
How do you pronounce Wuhan?
Say WOO-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈwuən/. In British English it is /ˈwuːən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wuhan?
Wuhan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO). Broken into parts: WOO · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Wuhan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwuən/ and the British form is /ˈwuːən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.