How to pronounce ghee
Say it like GHEE. Ghee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ghee
American and British speakers say ghee in essentially the same way: /ɡi/ in the US and /ɡiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHEE.
What does ghee mean?
- A type of clarified butter used in South Asian cooking.
- Vegetable oil for cooking.
Words that rhyme with ghee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ghee.
Questions about saying ghee
How do you pronounce ghee?
Say GHEE. The American pronunciation is /ɡi/. In British English it is /ɡiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghee?
Ghee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHEE.
Do Americans and Brits say ghee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡi/ and the British form is /ɡiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.