How to pronounce tongzhi
Say it like TAWNG-juh. Tongzhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAWNG).
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- TAWNG
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tongzhi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tongzhi
American and British speakers say tongzhi in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔŋdʒə/ in the US and /ˈtɒŋdʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TONG-juh.
What does tongzhi mean?
- A member of any sexual minority group in Greater China.
Questions about saying tongzhi
How do you pronounce tongzhi?
Say TAWNG-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔŋdʒə/. In British English it is /ˈtɒŋdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tongzhi?
Tongzhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAWNG). Broken into parts: TAWNG · juh.
Do Americans and Brits say tongzhi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔŋdʒə/ and the British form is /ˈtɒŋdʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.