How to pronounce xiangqi
Say it like SHAHNG-chee. Xiangqi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAHNG).
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US American/ˈʃɑŋtʃi/SHAHNG-chee
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- SHAHNG
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xiangqi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does xiangqi mean?
noun
- Chinese chess; a board game similar to chess, invented and traditionally played in China.
Questions about saying xiangqi
How do you pronounce xiangqi?
Say SHAHNG-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑŋtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xiangqi?
Xiangqi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAHNG). Broken into parts: SHAHNG · chee.