How to pronounce baozi
Say it like BOWD-zuh. Baozi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWD).
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- BOWD
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baozi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baozi
American and British speakers say baozi in essentially the same way: /ˈbaʊdzə/ in the US and /ˈbaʊdzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOWD-zuh.
What does baozi mean?
- A Chinese steamed stuffed bun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- pao
- pau
Questions about saying baozi
How do you pronounce baozi?
Say BOWD-zuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊdzə/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊdzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baozi?
Baozi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWD). Broken into parts: BOWD · zuh.
Do Americans and Brits say baozi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaʊdzə/ and the British form is /ˈbaʊdzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.