How to pronounce Xinjiang
Say it like ZIN-jee-ang. Xinjiang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIN).
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- ZIN
- jee
- ang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xinjiang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- angGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Xinjiang
American and British speakers say Xinjiang in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪndʒiˌæŋ/ in the US and /ˈzɪndʒiˌæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIN-jee-ang.
What does Xinjiang mean?
- A Uyghur autonomous region of China, located in the sparsely populated northwest. Official name: Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Capital: Ürümqi.
Questions about saying Xinjiang
How do you pronounce Xinjiang?
Say ZIN-jee-ang. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪndʒiˌæŋ/. In British English it is /ˈzɪndʒiˌæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Xinjiang?
Xinjiang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIN). Broken into parts: ZIN · jee · ang.
Do Americans and Brits say Xinjiang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪndʒiˌæŋ/ and the British form is /ˈzɪndʒiˌæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.