How to pronounce qigong
Say it like chee-GAWNG. Qigong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAWNG).
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- chee
- GAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qigong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of qigong
American and British speakers say qigong in essentially the same way: /tʃiˈɡɔŋ/ in the US and /tʃiːˈɡɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: chee-GONG.
What does qigong mean?
- A Chinese system of breathing control, physical exercise and meditation.
Words that rhyme with qigong
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of qigong.
Questions about saying qigong
How do you pronounce qigong?
Say chee-GAWNG. The American pronunciation is /tʃiˈɡɔŋ/. In British English it is /tʃiːˈɡɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qigong?
Qigong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAWNG). Broken into parts: chee · GAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say qigong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃiˈɡɔŋ/ and the British form is /tʃiːˈɡɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.