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