How to pronounce zanzhi
Say it like zan-JEE. Zanzhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- zan
- JEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zanzhi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zanzhi
American and British speakers say zanzhi in essentially the same way: /zænˈdʒi/ in the US and /zænˈdʒiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: zan-JEE.
What does zanzhi mean?
- A form of torture, among the ancient Chinese, in which wooden sticks are placed around the victim's fingers and used to crush or break the fingers.
Words that rhyme with zanzhi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zanzhi.
Questions about saying zanzhi
How do you pronounce zanzhi?
Say zan-JEE. The American pronunciation is /zænˈdʒi/. In British English it is /zænˈdʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zanzhi?
Zanzhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: zan · JEE.
Do Americans and Brits say zanzhi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zænˈdʒi/ and the British form is /zænˈdʒiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.