All words ›Wo ai ni
PhraseHow to pronounce “Wo ai ni” (I love you)
我爱你wǒ ài nǐ
Literally: I love you.
❌ What English speakers usually say
“wo-eye-nee”, flat all the way
✅ What to say instead
wǒ ài nǐ — low, sharp fall, low. The middle syllable carries all the drop.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 我 wǒ | Third tone — low dip | wo — open drill → |
| 爱 ài | Fourth tone — sharp fall | ai — open drill → |
| 你 nǐ | Third tone — low dip | ni — open drill → |
Questions people ask
How do you pronounce Wo ai ni?
Wo ai ni is 我爱你, wǒ ài nǐ — wǒ ài nǐ — low, sharp fall, low. The middle syllable carries all the drop.. Literally it means I love you.
What is the most common mistake with Wo ai ni?
“wo-eye-nee”, flat all the way
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Can you actually say it?
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