To pronounce "shih-tzu", say SHIHTZ-u — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shih-tzu
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SHIHTZ-u
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"shih-tzu" has 2 syllables: shihtz-u. It rhymes with feitsui and toshimitsu, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shih-tzu" has 2 syllables: shihtz · u.
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