How to pronounce souchong
Say it like SOO-shong. Souchong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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US American/ˈsuʃɑŋ/SOO-shong
UK British/ˈsuːʃɒŋ/SOO-shong
- SOO
- shong
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Souchong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of souchong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOO-shong.
What does souchong mean?
noun
- Any of several varieties of aromatic black tea from China.
Questions about saying souchong
How do you pronounce souchong?
Say SOO-shong. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuʃɑŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːʃɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in souchong?
Souchong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · shong.
Is souchong pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsuːʃɒŋ/ (SOO-shong).