How to pronounce jianzhi
Say it like jee-an-JEE. Jianzhi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
- jee
- an
- JEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jianzhi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jianzhi
American and British speakers say jianzhi in essentially the same way: /dʒiænˈdʒi/ in the US and /dʒiænˈdʒiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: jee-an-JEE.
What does jianzhi mean?
- Chinese traditional paper cutting.
Words that rhyme with jianzhi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jianzhi.
Questions about saying jianzhi
How do you pronounce jianzhi?
Say jee-an-JEE. The American pronunciation is /dʒiænˈdʒi/. In British English it is /dʒiænˈdʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jianzhi?
Jianzhi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: jee · an · JEE.
Do Americans and Brits say jianzhi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒiænˈdʒi/ and the British form is /dʒiænˈdʒiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.