How to pronounce zhang
Say it like ZHANG. Zhang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZHANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zhang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZHANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of zhang
American and British speakers say zhang in essentially the same way: /ʒæŋ/ in the US and /ʒæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZHANG.
Other ways to say zhang
Zhang also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ZHAHNG /ʒɑŋ/
What does zhang mean?
- A traditional Chinese unit of length, 10 Chinese feet or ¹/₁₅₀ Chinese mile.
Words that rhyme with zhang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zhang.
Questions about saying zhang
How do you pronounce zhang?
Say ZHANG. The American pronunciation is /ʒæŋ/. In British English it is /ʒæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zhang?
Zhang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZHANG.
Do Americans and Brits say zhang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʒæŋ/ and the British form is /ʒæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.