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Wai Phyo

why pyoh

/waɪ pjoʊ/

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Syllable breakdown

waiphyo

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Burmese (Myanmar)
Meaning
Victory and prosperity; 'phyo' can mean prosperous or flourishing
Gender
male

Common mispronunciations

Pronouncing 'phyo' as 'fee-oh' — it's 'pyoh'

Pronunciation tips

'Wai' sounds like English 'why'. 'Phyo' rhymes with 'yo' with a 'p' onset — the 'ph' is an aspirated 'p', not an 'f' sound.

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