How to pronounce maechi
Say it like MAY-chee. Maechi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmeɪˌtʃi/MAY-chee
UK British/ˈmeɪˌtʃiː/MAY-chee
- MAY
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maechi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- cheeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maechi
American and British speakers say maechi in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪˌtʃi/ in the US and /ˈmeɪˌtʃiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-chee.
What does maechi mean?
noun
- A devout Buddhist laywoman in Thailand.
Where does maechi come from?
From Thai แม่ชี.
Questions about saying maechi
How do you pronounce maechi?
Say MAY-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪˌtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪˌtʃiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maechi?
Maechi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say maechi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪˌtʃi/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪˌtʃiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.