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