How to pronounce xiaolongbao
Say it like SHOW-long-bow. Xiaolongbao has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOW).
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- SHOW
- long
- bow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xiaolongbao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- longKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bowKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of xiaolongbao
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHOW-long-bow.
What does xiaolongbao mean?
- A type of dumpling or steamed bun (baozi) associated with eastern China, particularly Nanxiang near Shanghai.
Questions about saying xiaolongbao
How do you pronounce xiaolongbao?
Say SHOW-long-bow. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃaʊlɑŋbaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʃaʊlɒŋbaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xiaolongbao?
Xiaolongbao has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOW). Broken into parts: SHOW · long · bow.
Is xiaolongbao pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈʃaʊlɒŋbaʊ/ (SHOW-long-bow).