How to pronounce Xian
Say it like ZYAHN. Xian is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/zjɑn/ZYAHN
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- ZYAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZYAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Xian mean?
noun
- a city of central China; capital of ancient Chinese empire 221-206 BC
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Words that rhyme with Xian
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Questions about saying Xian
How do you pronounce Xian?
Say ZYAHN. The American pronunciation is /zjɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Xian?
Xian is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZYAHN.