What’s the correct pronunciation of Huawei?
The right way to pronounce Huawei is “Wah-Way.” This is the second most mispronounced brand in the world.
Why is Huawei pronounced?
The correct pronunciation of Huawei is “wah-way”. The company’s name refers to the acts of making, acting, and, among others, planting.
Is the H silent in Huawei?
The correct way of pronouncing Huawei is “Hwa-Way”. According to a Gizmodo video that erroneously claims to provide the “official pronunciation, and other internet sources, it is pronounced “Wah-Way”. This is incorrect.
What is the meaning of Huawei?
According to the company founder Ren Zhengfei, the name Huawei comes from a slogan he saw on a wall, Zhonghua youwei meaning “China has promise” (Chinese: 中华有为; pinyin: Zhōnghuá yǒuwéi), when he was starting up the company and needed a name. Zhonghua or Hua means China, while youwei means “promising/to show promise”.