How to pronounce zhee
Say it like ZHEE. Zhee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZHEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zhee 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 zhee
American and British speakers say zhee in essentially the same way: /ʒi/ in the US and /ʒiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZHEE.
What does zhee mean?
- The letter for the zh sound /ʒ/ in Pitman shorthand.
Where does zhee come from?
From Pitman zee, which it resembles phonetically and graphically, and the sound it represents.
Words that rhyme with zhee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zhee.
Questions about saying zhee
How do you pronounce zhee?
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 zhee?
Zhee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZHEE.
Do Americans and Brits say zhee 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.