How to Pronounce "tonkin"
word
ˈtɑŋkɪn
TAHN-kin
ˈtɒŋ.kɪn
TON-kin
Definition
Tonkin is a historical region in northern Vietnam, sometimes used to refer to the Red River Delta area or the Gulf of Tonkin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑŋkɪn
British English
ˈtɒŋ.kɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAHN-kin
UK
TON-kin
Listen in Context
The Red River flows through Tonkin.
France once controlled Tonkin as a colony.
Many rivers start in the mountains of Tonkin.
During the 19th century, Tonkin played a key role in regional trade.