How to pronounce jinshi
Say it like jin-SHEE. Jinshi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE).
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- jin
- SHEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jinshi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jinshi
American and British speakers say jinshi in essentially the same way: /dʒɪnˈʃi/ in the US and /dʒɪnˈʃiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: jin-SHEE.
What does jinshi mean?
- “advanced” or “entered graduate”, a scholar who had successfully passed the highest level of the Chinese imperial examinations (殿試), usually held triennially at the imperial court.
Words that rhyme with jinshi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jinshi.
Questions about saying jinshi
How do you pronounce jinshi?
Say jin-SHEE. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪnˈʃi/. In British English it is /dʒɪnˈʃiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jinshi?
Jinshi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE). Broken into parts: jin · SHEE.
Do Americans and Brits say jinshi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪnˈʃi/ and the British form is /dʒɪnˈʃiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.