How to pronounce elchi
Say it like EL-chee. Elchi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elchi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of elchi
American and British speakers say elchi in essentially the same way: /ˈɛltʃi/ in the US and /ˈɛltʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-chee.
What does elchi mean?
- An envoy, a messenger or an ambassador in Turkic and Persianate contexts, notably the Ottoman Empire and Qajar Iran.
Questions about saying elchi
How do you pronounce elchi?
Say EL-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛltʃi/. In British English it is /ˈɛltʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elchi?
Elchi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say elchi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛltʃi/ and the British form is /ˈɛltʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.