Pronunciation of '唔係'
The word '唔係' is a Cantonese phrase meaning 'is not' or 'no.' It is commonly used in daily conversations to negate a statement or express disagreement. Below are its pronunciations and meanings in Cantonese and English.
Word Origin
Cantonese (粵語), primarily spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong province.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A Cantonese phrase meaning 'is not' or 'no.'
Pronounced as 'm̩ hɐi,' where 'm̩' is a syllabic nasal sound similar to 'mm' in English, and 'hɐi' sounds like 'hai' with a short 'uh' vowel.
粵語 (廣東話)
表示“不”或“不是”，用於否定某事。
“唔”發音為“m4”，第四聲（低降調）；“係”發音為“hai6”，第六聲（低平調）。