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BrandHow to pronounce “Douyin”
抖音dǒu yīn
Literally: shaking sound — the Chinese TikTok.
❌ What English speakers usually say
“doo-yin”, with an oo
✅ What to say instead
doh-YEEN — the first vowel is the o of “go”, not an oo
The shape of the word
Tap any syllable to hear it. The curve above each one is the tone you are aiming for.
Syllable by syllable
| Syllable | Tone | Practise it |
|---|---|---|
| 抖 dǒu | Third tone — low dip | dou — open drill → |
| 音 yīn | First tone — high and flat | yin — open drill → |
Questions people ask
How do you pronounce Douyin?
Douyin is 抖音, dǒu yīn — doh-YEEN — the first vowel is the o of “go”, not an oo. Literally it means shaking sound — the Chinese TikTok.
What is the most common mistake with Douyin?
“doo-yin”, with an oo
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Can you actually say it?
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