2007-06-05 18:48:02 · 10 answers · asked by Rebel-Angel 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Excuse me. Nguyen (Nu Yen) is a Vietnamese name. I do not believe Chang is. Why would anyone pronounce Nguyen Chang, it is a ridiculous assumption. One has nothing to do with the other.
2007-06-05 18:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by Jean B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always thought Nguyen was pronounced something like "Whin". Most Vietnamese also used the pronunciation "New Yen" so as to make it easier for the English speaking Americans (like myself).
As far a Chang, I've always heard it pronounced as "Chang".
So they are two different pronunciations for the two names.
Rob
2007-06-06 02:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by barefoot_rob1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nguyen is pronounced like New-Yen or Wynn. Chang is pronounced Chang.
The former is Vietnamese...the latter is Chinese.
Learn your History. Start with leaders during the Vietnam War... you will see the first of your names prominently listed.
2007-06-06 01:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by Revenant Hamster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...they are also from different cultures...
Nguyen is pronounced New-yen - Vietnamese
Chang - Chinese
If they are in America...Nguyen stays Nguyen and Chang stays Chang.
2007-06-06 01:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by kristina807 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Several answers have suggested that the pronunciation of the Vietnamese name "Nguyen" would sound like " New-yen".
There is a local Los Angeles television news anchorette with that surname, and when she introduces herself that is what she says. When the name is said quickly it will also occasionally sound like "Wynn".
2007-06-06 08:30:47 · answer #5 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answer. Chang is a Chinese name and Nguyen is most definitely not Chinese. Not even close, in my opinion.
I have heard, though, that the name Chang can sometimes evovle into Chan or even Tan, depending on the dialect.
2007-06-06 02:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anne D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. My brother in law's name is Nguyen and it is not pronounced Chang, it is pronounced Nguyen.
2007-06-06 02:17:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that doesn't even sound similar. nguyen (pronounced new yen) is vietnamese. chang is a chinese name.
2007-06-06 01:59:03 · answer #8 · answered by skb_leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would they? More likely a change would be Nu or Noon
2007-06-06 01:51:45 · answer #9 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What barefoot said.
2007-06-06 02:17:03 · answer #10 · answered by llordlloyd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋