How to pronounce china
Say it like CHY-nuh. China has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHY).
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- CHY
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
China pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of china
American and British speakers say china in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃaɪnə/ in the US and /ˈtʃaɪnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHY-nuh.
What does china mean?
- a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
- high quality porcelain originally made only in China
- a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong
Where does china come from?
From clippings of attributive use of China, q.v., the country in East Asia.
Words that rhyme with china
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of china.
Questions about saying china
How do you pronounce china?
Say CHY-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪnə/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in china?
China has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHY). Broken into parts: CHY · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say china the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃaɪnə/ and the British form is /ˈtʃaɪnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.