How to pronounce xiong
Say it like ZHAWNG. Xiong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZHAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xiong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZHAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of xiong
American and British speakers say xiong in essentially the same way: /ʒɔŋ/ in the US and /ʒɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZHONG.
What does xiong mean?
- Alternative form of siong.
Words that rhyme with xiong
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Questions about saying xiong
How do you pronounce xiong?
Say ZHAWNG. The American pronunciation is /ʒɔŋ/. In British English it is /ʒɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xiong?
Xiong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZHAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say xiong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʒɔŋ/ and the British form is /ʒɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.