How to pronounce qipao
Say it like CHEE-pow. Qipao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce qipao. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHEE
- pow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qipao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- powKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of qipao
American and British speakers say qipao in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃipaʊ/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːpaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-pow.
What does qipao mean?
- A traditional one-piece dress worn by Chinese women.
Questions about saying qipao
How do you pronounce qipao?
Say CHEE-pow. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃipaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːpaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qipao?
Qipao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · pow.
Do Americans and Brits say qipao the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃipaʊ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːpaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.