To pronounce "laowai", say LAOW-ai — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
laowai
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LAOW-ai
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"laowai" has 2 syllables: laow-ai.
"Laowai" has 2 syllables: laow · ai.
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