How to pronounce chi
Say it like KY. Chi is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chi
American and British speakers say chi in essentially the same way: /kaɪ/ in the US and /kaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY.
What does chi mean?
- the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
- the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with chi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chi.
Questions about saying chi
How do you pronounce chi?
Say KY. The American pronunciation is /kaɪ/. In British English it is /kaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chi?
Chi is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KY.
Do Americans and Brits say chi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaɪ/ and the British form is /kaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.