How do you pronounce xiong?

The pronunciation of "xiong" depends on the tone it's carrying in a Chinese word. There are four tones in Mandarin, plus a neutral tone.

Here's how to pronounce "xiong" in each tone:

* First tone (mā): "shee-ong" (like "she" + "ong")

* Second tone (má): "shee-ohng" (like "she" + "ohng")

* Third tone (mǎ): "shee-ung" (like "she" + "ung")

* Fourth tone (mà): "shee-ong" (like "she" + "ong")

* Neutral tone: "shee-ng" (like "she" + "ng")

Example:

* 熊 (xióng): "bear" - pronounced "shee-ong" (first tone)

It's important to note that these are just approximations of the sounds. The best way to learn how to pronounce "xiong" correctly is to listen to a native speaker or use a pronunciation guide like pinyin.