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Nguyen Name Correct Pronunciation

Malika Mekat
Malika Mekat
Nguyen Name Correct Pronunciation
Hi, I met someone named Nguyen at a community event, and I didn't want to mispronounce it—how should I say it correctly
Malika_Mekat
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Last update: 22 hours ago
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Vic C
Vic C
Viktor_Curcic - Tutor account
Near Native Speaker
Serbia

Hello, Malika!

The name "Nguyen" can be a bit tricky if you're not familiar with Vietnamese pronunciation. The most common way to pronounce it in English is something like "win" or "nwin" (with a very soft "n" at the start). In Vietnamese, it has a more nuanced sound, closer to "ngwin" or "ngwee-en," with the "ng" sound like in "sing."

If you're still unsure, a polite way to handle it is to ask, "Can you help me say your name correctly?" Most people appreciate the effort!

I hope this helps!

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