How to pronounce jianzi
Say it like jee-AND-zuh. Jianzi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AND).
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US American/dʒiˈændzə/jee-AND-zuh
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- jee
- AND
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jianzi 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.
- ANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does jianzi mean?
noun
- A traditional Chinese sport in which players try to keep a weighted shuttlecock in the air with their bodies, usually by kicking.
Questions about saying jianzi
How do you pronounce jianzi?
Say jee-AND-zuh. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈændzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jianzi?
Jianzi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AND). Broken into parts: jee · AND · zuh.