How to pronounce yuan
Say it like yoo-AHN. Yuan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHN).
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- yoo
- AHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yuan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- AHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of yuan
American and British speakers say yuan in essentially the same way: /juˈɑn/ in the US and /ˌjuːˈæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-AN.
What does yuan mean?
- the basic unit of money in China
- the imperial dynasty of China from 1279 to 1368
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with yuan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yuan.
Questions about saying yuan
How do you pronounce yuan?
Say yoo-AHN. The American pronunciation is /juˈɑn/. In British English it is /ˌjuːˈæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yuan?
Yuan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHN). Broken into parts: yoo · AHN.
Do Americans and Brits say yuan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /juˈɑn/ and the British form is /ˌjuːˈæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.