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How to pronounce 一个 (yí gè)

一个 means "one (measure word)". Use this guide to lock in the tone pattern, articulation target, and the mistake most learners still make.

Short answer

一个 is pronounced yí gè and means "one (measure word)". The key target is sandhi yi bu, with the tone pattern Tone 2 + Tone 4.

Why learners miss it

Learners often miss 一个 because many learners keep the first syllable as flat yī before gè.

Self-test

Record 一个, then check whether your pitch contour and articulation match yí gè.

Pinyin

yí gè

Tone Pattern

Tone 2 + Tone 4

Pronunciation Focus

sandhiYiBu

How to say it

Guided fix

How to shape this pronunciation

What to do

Say yí slowly first, then keep the target sound steady as you move through the rest of 一个.

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

Phonetic Breakdown

y+i_g+e

Most common error

Error summary

Many learners keep the first syllable as flat yī before gè.

Focus area

SandhiYiBu

Difficulty

Easy

HSK Level

HSK1

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