“Say It Right – Mandarin Pronunciation” S:1 E:5 Tones Overview in Mandarin Chinese

S:1 E:5 Tones Overview in Mandarin Chinese The Neutral Tone (sometimes called the 5th tone) in Chinese is quite simple, but there are a few pronunciation techniques that will help you sounding more like a Native speaker. The Neutral Tone is used in two different respects: the emphasis pattern and “In the flow” which is how it sounds when spoken in a sentence.