How to pronounce Giannis Antetokounmpo

YAH-nis an-teh-toh-KOON-poh

Who: NBA player
Origin: Greek / Nigerian

How to say it

Giannis Antetokounmpo is pronounced YAH-nis an-teh-toh-KOON-poh. The part in capitals is stressed. Listen once at normal speed, then press Slow and say it along with the voice.

The name is Greek / Nigerian in origin, which is why the spelling doesn’t follow English rules.

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