How to pronounce shanzhai
Say it like shahn-JY. Shanzhai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JY).
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US American/ʃɑnˈdʒaɪ/shahn-JY
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- shahn
- JY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shanzhai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- JYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does shanzhai mean?
noun
- The imitation and trademark infringing of brands and goods of usually poor quality, particularly electronics made in China.
Words that rhyme with shanzhai
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Questions about saying shanzhai
How do you pronounce shanzhai?
Say shahn-JY. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑnˈdʒaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shanzhai?
Shanzhai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JY). Broken into parts: shahn · JY.