How to pronounce “WeChat” (Weixin)

微信wēi xìn

Literally: micro-message.

❌ What English speakers usually say

“way-ZIN” or “vay-shin”

✅ What to say instead

way-SHEEN — flat high, then a sharp fall; the x is the smiling hiss again

The shape of the word

Tap any syllable to hear it. The curve above each one is the tone you are aiming for.

Syllable	Tone	Practise it
微 wēi	First tone — high and flat	wei — open drill →
信 xìn	Fourth tone — sharp fall	xin — open drill →

How do you pronounce WeChat?

WeChat is 微信, wēi xìn — way-SHEEN — flat high, then a sharp fall; the x is the smiling hiss again. Literally it means micro-message.

What is the most common mistake with WeChat?

“way-ZIN” or “vay-shin”

Can you actually say it?

Reading a respelling is not the same as producing the tones. The free 2-minute check listens to you and shows which syllables land wrong.