How to pronounce Sichuan
Say it like sich-WAHN. Sichuan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAHN).
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US American/ˌsɪtʃˈwɑn/sich-WAHN
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- sich
- WAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sichuan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sichGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- WAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Sichuan mean?
proper noun
- A province in central China. Capital: Chengdu.
Words that rhyme with Sichuan
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Questions about saying Sichuan
How do you pronounce Sichuan?
Say sich-WAHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪtʃˈwɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sichuan?
Sichuan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAHN). Broken into parts: sich · WAHN.