How to pronounce Tianjin
Say it like tee-AN-jin. Tianjin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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- tee
- AN
- jin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tianjin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Tianjin
American and British speakers say Tianjin in essentially the same way: /tiˈændʒɪn/ in the US and /tiˈændʒɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: tee-AN-jin.
What does Tianjin mean?
- a major industrial center in northeastern China on the Grand Canal near the Yellow Sea; 3rd largest city in China
Questions about saying Tianjin
How do you pronounce Tianjin?
Say tee-AN-jin. The American pronunciation is /tiˈændʒɪn/. In British English it is /tiˈændʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tianjin?
Tianjin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: tee · AN · jin.
Do Americans and Brits say Tianjin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tiˈændʒɪn/ and the British form is /tiˈændʒɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.