How to Pronounce “Xi Jinping”
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- American (US)
- /ʃiː dʒɪnˈpɪŋ/
- British (UK)
- /ʃiː dʒɪnˈpɪŋ/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Xi Jinping” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ʃiː dʒɪnˈpɪŋ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Xi Jinping" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Xi Jinping", /ʃiː dʒɪnˈpɪŋ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "Xi Jinping"?
/ʃiː dʒɪnˈpɪŋ/ in American English, /ʃiː dʒɪnˈpɪŋ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Xi Jinping"?
“Xi Jinping” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ʃiː dʒɪnˈpɪŋ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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