How to pronounce Hebei
Say it like HEE-bee. Hebei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hebei pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Hebei
American and British speakers say Hebei in essentially the same way: /ˈhibi/ in the US and /ˈhiːbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-bee.
What does Hebei mean?
- A province in northern China. Capital: Shijiazhuang.
Words that rhyme with Hebei
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Hebei.
Questions about saying Hebei
How do you pronounce Hebei?
Say HEE-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhibi/. In British English it is /ˈhiːbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hebei?
Hebei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say Hebei the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhibi/ and the British form is /ˈhiːbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.