How to Pronounce "Hyundai"

Hyundai is pronounced ˈhʌndaɪ. It originates from Korean. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Hyundai is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈhʌndaɪ.

Medium

🌐 Korean word

IPA ˈhʌndaɪ

Syllables: hyun·dai

What does "Hyundai" mean?

noun

A South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer, one of the world largest car companies.

Example: "I just bought a new Hyundai, and I love how fuel-efficient it is."

From Korean 현대 (Hyŏndae) meaning modernity. The H is not silent.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'HUN' like 'sun' but with an 'H'. Then say 'DIE' like the word for dying. Put it together as 'HUN-die' with the stress on the first syllable.

⚠️ Common Mistake

The most common mistake is pronouncing it as 'Hyun-day', which alters the 'die' sound to 'day', leading to an inaccurate pronunciation.

💬 Example

I just bought a new Hyundai, and I love how fuel-efficient it is.

Hyundai is pronounced ˈhʌndaɪ. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Hyundai is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈhʌndaɪ.

Hyundai originates from Korean. From Korean 현대 (Hyŏndae) meaning modernity. The H is not silent.