Abstract: There are nine pronunciation types for the voiced syllable initials in Xiangxi dialect.The Shusheng words of voiced syllable initials are pronounced with unaspirated sound,whereas Rusheng words are pronounced with aspirated sound,which is the result of evolvement of voiced syllable initials in Xiangxi dialect.Shusheng words of voiced syllable initials are pronounced with aspirated sound,which has been affected by Ganyu from the Jiangxi immigrants.The oblique tone words of voiced syllable initials are pronounced with unaspirated sound,which has been caused by long-term communications with Mandarin dialect.

Key words: Xiangxi dialect, voiced syllable initials, evolvement