How to Pronounce “gweilo” in English
/gwɛɪlɒ/
gwei·lo
Hear “gweilo” spoken naturally in real English.
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What does “gweilo” mean?
- A white person in China, (particularly) a man; a ‘foreign devil’.
Example sentences
- “She had ruffled the bed and laid a frilly nightdress on the floor because so far as the block was concerned Phoebe was the half-kwailo bastard who whored with the fat foreign devil.”
- “So it was made very clear that I was gweilo from a very early-- Male #3: Gweilo?”
- “But I can tell you one major lifestyle advantage the Chinese have over us gweilos.”
Common phrases
How to pronounce “gweilo”
- Syllables:
- gwei · lo
- IPA:
- /gwɛɪlɒ/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “gweilo”?
“gweilo” is pronounced /gwɛɪlɒ/ (gwei · lo). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “gweilo”?
“gweilo” has 2 syllables: gwei · lo.
What does “gweilo” mean?
A white person in China, (particularly) a man; a ‘foreign devil’.
How can I hear “gweilo” used in real sentences?
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