How to pronounce Fiji
Say it like FEE-jee. Fiji has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiji pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Fiji
American and British speakers say Fiji in essentially the same way: /ˈfidʒi/ in the US and /ˈfiːdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-jee.
What does Fiji mean?
- A country and archipelago of over 300 islands in Melanesia in Oceania. Capital and largest city: Suva.
Where does Fiji come from?
Borrowed from Tongan Fisi (historically pronounced with a palatal affricate, IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: [ˈfit͡ʃi]), itself borrowed from Fijian Viti, from Proto‐Central Pacific *viti ‘east, sunrise’.
Words that rhyme with Fiji
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Fiji.
Questions about saying Fiji
How do you pronounce Fiji?
Say FEE-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfidʒi/. In British English it is /ˈfiːdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Fiji?
Fiji has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say Fiji the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfidʒi/ and the British form is /ˈfiːdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.