How to pronounce baiji
Say it like BY-jee. Baiji has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baiji pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of baiji
American and British speakers say baiji in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪdʒi/ in the US and /ˈbaɪdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-jee.
What does baiji mean?
- A freshwater dolphin (†Lipotes vexillifer), only found in the Yangtze River, and declared functionally extinct in 2006.
- Alternative form of bai ji.
Questions about saying baiji
How do you pronounce baiji?
Say BY-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baiji?
Baiji has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say baiji the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.