How to pronounce guanxi
Say it like KWAN-shee. Guanxi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAN).
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- KWAN
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guanxi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of guanxi
American and British speakers say guanxi in essentially the same way: /ˈkwænʃi/ in the US and /ˈkwænʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAN-shee.
What does guanxi mean?
- Connections; relationships; one's social or business network.“To open a new business in China you need guanxi.”
Questions about saying guanxi
How do you pronounce guanxi?
Say KWAN-shee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwænʃi/. In British English it is /ˈkwænʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guanxi?
Guanxi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAN). Broken into parts: KWAN · shee.
Do Americans and Brits say guanxi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwænʃi/ and the British form is /ˈkwænʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.