What is the correct pronunciation of Nguyen?

The correct pronunciation of Nguyen is nooyehn.

How to Pronounce Nguyen

Nguyen / nooyehn /

Nguyen (the common Vietnamese surname) is pronounced nooyehn. Listen to the audio above to hear the correct pronunciation.

Western Unisex

Meaning & Origin

Nguyen is a Western name .

Quick Facts

Language Western

Gender Unisex

Phonetic nooyehn

Pronunciation Tip

Say it as nooyehn. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

How do you pronounce Nguyen?: Nguyen is pronounced nooyehn.
How to pronounce nguyen?: Say "Nguyen" as nooyehn. Use the audio player on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What is the correct pronunciation of Nguyen?: The correct pronunciation of Nguyen is nooyehn.