How to pronounce "hơi" in English
haɪ
HY
Primary stress: HY
Hear native speakers say hơi in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “hơi”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
HY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "hơi" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "hơi" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "hơi" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "hơi" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Hơi thở nó bốc lên cùng những đám mây.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Họ hơi ngạc nhiên nhưng đồng ý.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “hơi”
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Hơi thở nó bốc lên cùng những đám mây.
Hear it in context: “hơi”
631 clipsThe English word “hơi” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as haɪ (phonetic respelling: HY). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (HY), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “hơi” functions as a interjection, noun, adjective. SayItVid indexes 631 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “hơi” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @2:51
“Sừng nó lấp lánh dưới nắng. Hơi thở nó bốc lên cùng những đám mây. Bạn thấy con bò đực đó”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @4:19
“để hỏi họ có chấp nhận hay không. Họ hơi ngạc nhiên nhưng đồng ý. Và dù vậy, tôi vẫn tạo ra một lượng nhựa trong một tuần.”
Definition & Meaning: “hơi”
- A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.
- An exclamation to call attention.
- The word "hi" used as a greeting.
- Informal spelling of high, often in hyphenated terms.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Hi, how are you?”
- “I made a speaking trumpet of my hands and commenced to whoop “Ahoy!” and “Hello!” at the top of my lungs. […] The Colonel woke up, and, after asking what in brimstone was the matter, opened his mouth and roared “Hi!” and “Hello!” like the bull of Bashan.”
- “Hơi thở nó bốc lên cùng những đám mây.”
Pronounce: “hơi”
- Pronunciation:
- HY
- Syllables:
- HY
- Written Hyphenation:
- hi
- Primary stress:
- HY
- IPA:
- haɪ
- Hear it in context
- hơi
Synonyms: “hơi”
Hear words related in meaning to “hơi” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “hơi”
-aɪWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"hơi" (⁄haɪ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "hơi" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about hơi
How do you pronounce “hơi”?
“hơi” is pronounced ⁄haɪ⁄ (HY). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “hơi”?
The primary stress in “hơi” is on “HY”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “hơi” mean?
A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.
How can I hear “hơi” used in real sentences?
This page has 631 real-world video examples of “hơi” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “hơi”?
Single-syllable words like "hơi" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "hơi" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.