How to pronounce zun
Say it like ZUUN. Zun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/zʊn/ZUUN
UK British/zʊn/ZUUN
- ZUUN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZUUNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of zun
American and British speakers say zun in essentially the same way: /zʊn/ in the US and /zʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZUUN.
What does zun mean?
noun
- A type of Chinese ritual bronze or ceramic wine vessel with a round or square vase-like form, sometimes in the shape of an animal.
Questions about saying zun
How do you pronounce zun?
Say ZUUN. The American pronunciation is /zʊn/. In British English it is /zʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zun?
Zun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZUUN.
Do Americans and Brits say zun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zʊn/ and the British form is /zʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.