How to pronounce guzheng
Say it like goo-JUHNG. Guzheng has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNG).
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- goo
- JUHNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guzheng pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- JUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of guzheng
American and British speakers say guzheng in essentially the same way: /ɡuˈdʒʌŋ/ in the US and /ɡuːˈdʒʌŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: goo-JUHNG.
What does guzheng mean?
- A zither-like stringed instrument with at least eighteen strings and moveable bridges, played with a plectrum, originating in the traditional music of China.
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Words that rhyme with guzheng
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guzheng.
Questions about saying guzheng
How do you pronounce guzheng?
Say goo-JUHNG. The American pronunciation is /ɡuˈdʒʌŋ/. In British English it is /ɡuːˈdʒʌŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guzheng?
Guzheng has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNG). Broken into parts: goo · JUHNG.
Do Americans and Brits say guzheng the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡuˈdʒʌŋ/ and the British form is /ɡuːˈdʒʌŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.