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