How to pronounce最

The character "最" (zuì) is pronounced as "zui" in Mandarin Chinese. It is a common character that means "the most" or "extremely." For example, "最大" (zuì dà) means "the biggest" or "the largest," and "最好" (zuì hǎo) means "the best."

Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation:

• "Zuì" is composed of four tones. The first tone is high and level (ˉ), and the second tone is rising (ˊ).
• "Zu" is pronounced like the "zoo" in English, but with a more neutral "uh" sound at the end, rather than the "oo" sound.
• "ì" is pronounced like the "ee" in "feet," but with a more tense, high pitch.

So, when saying "最" (zuì) out loud, you would start with a high, level tone for the "z" sound, then rise to a higher pitch for the "ui" sound, maintaining the high pitch throughout the second syllable.

Remember that tones are crucial in Mandarin pronunciation, as they can change the meaning of a word. Practice listening to native speakers and imitating their pronunciation to get a feel for the correct tone usage.