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How to pronounce 女儿 (nǚ ér)

女儿 means "daughter". Use this guide to lock in the tone pattern, articulation target, and the mistake most learners still make.

Short answer

女儿 is pronounced nǚ ér and means "daughter". The key target is vowel, with the tone pattern Tone 3 + Tone 2.

Why learners miss it

Learners often miss 女儿 because the first syllable often becomes nu because the tongue slides too far back.

Self-test

Record 女儿, then check whether your pitch contour and articulation match nǚ ér.

Pinyin

nǚ ér

Tone Pattern

Tone 3 + Tone 2

Pronunciation Focus

vowel

How to say it

Guided fix

How to shape this pronunciation

What to do

Say nǚ slowly first, then keep the target sound steady as you move through the rest of 女儿.

What to avoid

Do not let the whole word flatten into one rushed shape. Keep the target consonant or tone contrast clear.

What to listen for

The key sound should stay distinct instead of collapsing toward the nearest easy English habit.

Quick self-check

Say nǚ ér once slowly and once at normal speed. If the target sound disappears when you speed up, it is not stable yet.

Phonetic Breakdown

n+ü_ø+er

Most common error

Error summary

The first syllable often becomes nu because the tongue slides too far back.

Focus area

Vowel

Difficulty

Moderate

HSK Level

HSK1

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