Your guide to mastering Vietnamese pronunciation.
Before learning to pronounce Vietnamese, you should get a basic grasp of the writing system.
Next, learning the syllable structure is crucial for understanding how sounds work together in Vietnamese because syllables are the building blocks of a language.
The components of a syllable:
Note that while the standard accent is completely understandable, it is somewhat like Received Pronunciation or Modern Standard Arabic in the sense that, in reality, no one speaks that way. Therefore, it is recommended that you choose a dialect and stick with it. When it comes to pronunciation, between the two main dialects: Northern and Southern, the Northern dialect is, all things considered, more similar to the standard accent.