How to pronounce xiehouyu
Say it like SHYEH-oh-yoo. Xiehouyu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHYEH).
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- SHYEH
- oh
- yoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xiehouyu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHYEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of xiehouyu
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHYEH-oh-yoo.
What does xiehouyu mean?
- A kind of Chinese proverb consisting of two elements: the former segment presents a novel scenario while the latter provides the rationale thereof. One would often only state the first part, expecting the listener to know the second. Compare English "a stitch in time (saves nine)" or "a bird in the
Questions about saying xiehouyu
How do you pronounce xiehouyu?
Say SHYEH-oh-yoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃjɛhoʊju/. In British English it is /ˈʃjɛhəʊjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xiehouyu?
Xiehouyu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHYEH). Broken into parts: SHYEH · oh · yoo.
Is xiehouyu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃjɛhəʊjuː/ (SHYEH-oh-yoo).