Word Guide
How to pronounce 水果 (shuǐ guǒ)
水果 means "fruit". Use this guide to lock in the tone pattern, articulation target, and the mistake most learners still make.
Short answer
水果 is pronounced shuǐ guǒ and means "fruit". The key target is tone sandhi, with the tone pattern Tone 2 + Tone 3.
Why learners miss it
Learners often miss 水果 because the first syllable often stays too low and breaks the sandhi rhythm.
Self-test
Record 水果, then check whether your pitch contour and articulation match shuǐ guǒ.
Pinyin
shuǐ guǒ
Tone Pattern
Tone 2 + Tone 3
Pronunciation Focus
toneSandhi
How to say it
Guided fix
How to shape this pronunciation
What to do
Say shuǐ slowly first, then keep the target sound steady as you move through the rest of 水果.
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 shuǐ guǒ once slowly and once at normal speed. If the target sound disappears when you speed up, it is not stable yet.
Phonetic Breakdown
sh+ui_g+uo
Most common error
Error summary
The first syllable often stays too low and breaks the sandhi rhythm.
Focus area
ToneSandhi
Difficulty
Moderate
HSK Level
HSK1