How to pronounce xiangsheng
Say it like SHANG-shung. Xiangsheng has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHANG).
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- SHANG
- shung
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xiangsheng pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of xiangsheng
American and British speakers say xiangsheng in essentially the same way: /ˈʃæŋʃʌŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃæŋʃʌŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHANG-shung.
What does xiangsheng mean?
- A traditional style of Chinese comedy, performed in rapid style.
Questions about saying xiangsheng
How do you pronounce xiangsheng?
Say SHANG-shung. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæŋʃʌŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃæŋʃʌŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xiangsheng?
Xiangsheng has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHANG). Broken into parts: SHANG · shung.
Do Americans and Brits say xiangsheng the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃæŋʃʌŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃæŋʃʌŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.