How to pronounce khichdi
Say it like KICH-dee. Khichdi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KICH).
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- KICH
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khichdi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of khichdi
American and British speakers say khichdi in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪtʃdi/ in the US and /ˈkɪtʃdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KICH-dee.
What does khichdi mean?
- A South Asian dish of rice and lentils.
Questions about saying khichdi
How do you pronounce khichdi?
Say KICH-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪtʃdi/. In British English it is /ˈkɪtʃdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khichdi?
Khichdi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KICH). Broken into parts: KICH · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say khichdi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪtʃdi/ and the British form is /ˈkɪtʃdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.