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Cómo se dice y pronuncia «Shanghái» en English — Shanghai
/ʂàŋ.xǎi/
From 上海 *Shànghǎi* (upon the sea). China's largest city and financial center.
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Shanghai
ʂàŋ.xǎi — correct
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How do you pronounce Shanghai?
Shanghai is pronounced /ʂàŋ.xǎi/.
Where does the word Shanghai come from?
Shanghai is a Chinese loanword — From 上海 *Shànghǎi* (upon the sea). China's largest city and financial center..
Is Shanghai pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Shanghai is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.