How to pronounce siheyuan
Say it like suh-huh-YEN. Siheyuan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YEN).
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- suh
- huh
- YEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siheyuan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- YENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of siheyuan
American and British speakers say siheyuan in essentially the same way: /ˌsəhəˈjɛn/ in the US and /ˌsəhəˈjɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-huh-YEN.
What does siheyuan mean?
- A traditional type of Chinese residence consisting of four houses with a courtyard in the middle; a Chinese quadrangle.
Words that rhyme with siheyuan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of siheyuan.
Questions about saying siheyuan
How do you pronounce siheyuan?
Say suh-huh-YEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌsəhəˈjɛn/. In British English it is /ˌsəhəˈjɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siheyuan?
Siheyuan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YEN). Broken into parts: suh · huh · YEN.
Do Americans and Brits say siheyuan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsəhəˈjɛn/ and the British form is /ˌsəhəˈjɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.