How to pronounce "nghỉ" in English
ngh
Hear native speakers say nghỉ in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “nghỉ”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ngh
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
As a single-syllable word, "nghỉ" 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 "nghỉ" 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 "nghỉ" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "nghỉ" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "nghỉ is" sounds like "nghỉ-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "nghỉ" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“tuổi nghỉ hưu là 60 nếu bạn nhìn nhận theo khía cạnh đó Phải không nào?”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Tôi nghĩ mình đang lãnh đạo trường rất tốt Rồi một trong những giáo viên giàu kinh nghiệm nhất của tôi nghỉ việc.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “nghỉ”
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tuổi nghỉ hưu là 60 nếu bạn nhìn nhận theo khía cạnh đó Phải không nào?
Hear it in context: “nghỉ”
394 clipsThe English word “nghỉ”. Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (ngh), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. SayItVid indexes 394 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “nghỉ” 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 · @2:19
“Và rất có thể, theo quy định của chính phủ ta tuổi nghỉ hưu là 60 nếu bạn nhìn nhận theo khía cạnh đó Phải không nào? Phải không nào?”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @3:14
“Trường tôi được vinh danh ở cấp huyện, thậm chí cả cấp tỉnh. Tôi nghĩ mình đang lãnh đạo trường rất tốt Rồi một trong những giáo viên giàu kinh nghiệm nhất của tôi nghỉ việc. Rồi một trong những giáo viên giàu kinh nghiệm nhất của tôi nghỉ việc.”
Pronounce: “nghỉ”
- Syllables:
- ngh
- Hear it in context
- nghỉ
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"nghỉ" 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, "nghỉ" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about nghỉ
How can I hear “nghỉ” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “nghỉ”?
Single-syllable words like "nghỉ" 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 "nghỉ" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.