To pronounce "hangzhou", say HANGZH-ou — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HANGZH-ou
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"hangzhou" has 2 syllables: hangzh-ou. It rhymes with changzhou and zhangzhou, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hangzhou" has 2 syllables: hangzh · ou.
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