How to pronounce Nanjing
Say it like NAN-jing. Nanjing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN).
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- NAN
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nanjing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Nanjing
American and British speakers say Nanjing in essentially the same way: /ˈnændʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnændʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAN-jing.
What does Nanjing mean?
- A major subprovincial city, the provincial capital of Jiangsu, China, on the lower Yangtze; a former capital of China.
Questions about saying Nanjing
How do you pronounce Nanjing?
Say NAN-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnændʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnændʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nanjing?
Nanjing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN). Broken into parts: NAN · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say Nanjing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnændʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnændʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.