How to pronounce sazhen
Say it like SAZH-en. Sazhen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAZH).
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- SAZH
- en
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sazhen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sazhen
American and British speakers say sazhen in essentially the same way: /ˈsæʒɛn/ in the US and /ˈsæʒɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAZH-en.
What does sazhen mean?
- A unit of length formerly used in Russia, equal to seven feet (just over two meters).
Questions about saying sazhen
How do you pronounce sazhen?
Say SAZH-en. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæʒɛn/. In British English it is /ˈsæʒɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sazhen?
Sazhen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAZH). Broken into parts: SAZH · en.
Do Americans and Brits say sazhen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæʒɛn/ and the British form is /ˈsæʒɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.