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Pinyin Spelling Quiz
Train your ear against the Pinyin spelling system. Listen to spoken syllables, type the correct romanization, and learn the rules behind tricky initials and finals.
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How to Play
1. Listen
Play the syllable first.
2. Type
Enter the spelling without tone marks.
3. Check
Get instant feedback and a spelling note.
4. Improve
Track streaks and review misses.
Ready to test your Pinyin spelling?
The quiz uses the Pinyin audio, so you practice against the speech output.
Quick Pinyin Spelling Reference
Initials that learners mix up
- zh, ch, sh are retroflex and not the same as z, c, s.
- j, q, x are palatal and often get confused with zh, ch, sh.
- r is its own sound, not an English r.
Finals worth double-checking
- iu is a contracted spelling of iou.
- ui is a contracted spelling of uei.
- un is a contracted spelling of uen.
- ang, eng, ing, ong need a clear nasal ending.
Common spelling rules
- ü is often typed as v on keyboards.
- After j, q, x, y, the ü sound is written with plain u.
- Standalone i, u, ü become yi, wu, yu.
How to use this quiz well
- Replay the audio before submitting if the contrast is subtle.
- Use easy mode to stabilize spelling patterns, then switch to hard for look-alike initials.
- Open the Pinyin Chart when you want to compare sound and spelling side by side.
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