How to pronounce lingzhi
Say it like LING-chee. Lingzhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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- LING
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lingzhi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINGSay 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 lingzhi
American and British speakers say lingzhi in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪŋtʃi/ in the US and /ˈlɪŋtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LING-chee.
What does lingzhi mean?
- A medicinal mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine, Ganoderma lucidum and other closely related mushroom of the genus Ganoderma.
Questions about saying lingzhi
How do you pronounce lingzhi?
Say LING-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lingzhi?
Lingzhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say lingzhi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪŋtʃi/ and the British form is /ˈlɪŋtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.