How to pronounce zhe
Say it like ZHEE. Zhe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZHEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zhe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zhe
American and British speakers say zhe in essentially the same way: /ʒi/ in the US and /ʒiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZHEE.
What does zhe mean?
- The letter Ж, ж.
Words that rhyme with zhe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zhe.
Questions about saying zhe
How do you pronounce zhe?
Say ZHEE. The American pronunciation is /ʒi/. In British English it is /ʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zhe?
Zhe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZHEE.
Do Americans and Brits say zhe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʒi/ and the British form is /ʒiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.