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Professor X

Pronunciation


Pronunciation

xu-

Description

The "xu-" in Pinyin has no English equivalent. The "u" in it is pronounced as "ü". The "x" in Pinyin is pronounced by air passing between the upper ridge of the mouth and the middle of the tongue.

Association


Association

Professor X

Explanation

The name [xu-] Professor X also has an "x" in it, so we chose him to represent this Pinyin initial. He is a mutant telepath from The X-Men series of comics. He runs his own private school to help train and shelter other mutants in the world. He is bound by wheelchair, and can also sometimes move things with his mind. Learn more about Professor X

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