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BrandHow to pronounce “Huawei”
华为huá wéi
Literally: China + achievement — roughly “Chinese achievement”.
“HOO-ah-way” with the stress up front and a flat pitch
hwah-WAY — one smooth glide into hwah, then a rise on way
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 华 huá | Second tone — rising | hua — open drill → |
| 为 wéi | Second tone — rising | wei — open drill → |
Both syllables rise. English speakers instinctively fall at the end of a name, which is exactly the opposite shape.
Questions people ask
How do you pronounce Huawei?
Huawei is 华为, huá wéi — hwah-WAY — one smooth glide into hwah, then a rise on way. Literally it means China + achievement — roughly “Chinese achievement”.
What is the most common mistake with Huawei?
“HOO-ah-way” with the stress up front and a flat pitch
Is there anything else worth knowing about Huawei?
Both syllables rise. English speakers instinctively fall at the end of a name, which is exactly the opposite shape.
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