How to pronounce jiaozi
Say it like JYOW-jee. Jiaozi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JYOW).
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- JYOW
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jiaozi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JYOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jiaozi
American and British speakers say jiaozi in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒjaʊdʒi/ in the US and /ˈdʒjaʊdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JYOW-jee.
What does jiaozi mean?
- A Chinese crescent-shaped dumpling filled with a minced stuffing and steamed, boiled or fried; the Chinese originator or predecessor of the Japanese gyoza.
Questions about saying jiaozi
How do you pronounce jiaozi?
Say JYOW-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒjaʊdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒjaʊdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jiaozi?
Jiaozi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JYOW). Broken into parts: JYOW · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say jiaozi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒjaʊdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒjaʊdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.