How to pronounce Guangzhou
Say it like GWANG-zoo. Guangzhou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWANG).
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US American/ˈɡwæŋˌzu/GWANG-zoo
UK British/kwæŋˈtʃəʊ/kwang-CHOH
- GWANG
- zoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guangzhou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GWANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- zooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Guangzhou
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: kwang-CHOH.
What does Guangzhou mean?
proper noun
- A major prefecture-level city and port, the capital and largest city of Guangdong, in southeastern China.
Questions about saying Guangzhou
How do you pronounce Guangzhou?
Say GWANG-zoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡwæŋˌzu/. In British English it is /kwæŋˈtʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWANG). Broken into parts: GWANG · zoo.
Is Guangzhou pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kwæŋˈtʃəʊ/ (kwang-CHOH).