How to pronounce renminbi
Say it like ren-MIN-bee. Renminbi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN).
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- ren
- MIN
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renminbi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- renKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of renminbi
American and British speakers say renminbi in essentially the same way: /rɛnˈmɪnbi/ in the US and /rɛnˈmɪnbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ren-MIN-bee.
What does renminbi mean?
- The official currency of the People's Republic of China.
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Questions about saying renminbi
How do you pronounce renminbi?
Say ren-MIN-bee. The American pronunciation is /rɛnˈmɪnbi/. In British English it is /rɛnˈmɪnbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renminbi?
Renminbi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN). Broken into parts: ren · MIN · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say renminbi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛnˈmɪnbi/ and the British form is /rɛnˈmɪnbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.