How to pronounce chengyu
Say it like chung-YOO. Chengyu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO).
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- chung
- YOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chengyu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of chengyu
American and British speakers say chengyu in essentially the same way: /tʃʌŋˈju/ in the US and /tʃʌŋˈjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: chung-YOO.
What does chengyu mean?
- A certain kind of Chinese set phrase originating in Classical Chinese, typically four characters in length, and usually proverbial.
Words that rhyme with chengyu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chengyu.
Questions about saying chengyu
How do you pronounce chengyu?
Say chung-YOO. The American pronunciation is /tʃʌŋˈju/. In British English it is /tʃʌŋˈjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chengyu?
Chengyu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO). Broken into parts: chung · YOO.
Do Americans and Brits say chengyu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃʌŋˈju/ and the British form is /tʃʌŋˈjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.