How to pronounce dizi
Say it like DEED-zuh. Dizi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEED).
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- DEED
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dizi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dizi
American and British speakers say dizi in essentially the same way: /ˈdidzə/ in the US and /ˈdiːdzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEED-zuh.
What does dizi mean?
- A transverse flute with a buzzing membrane used in Chinese music, usually made of bamboo.
Questions about saying dizi
How do you pronounce dizi?
Say DEED-zuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdidzə/. In British English it is /ˈdiːdzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dizi?
Dizi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEED). Broken into parts: DEED · zuh.
Do Americans and Brits say dizi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdidzə/ and the British form is /ˈdiːdzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.