How to pronounce riichi
Say it like REE-chee. Riichi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce riichi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- REE
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riichi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay 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 riichi
American and British speakers say riichi in essentially the same way: /ˈritʃi/ in the US and /ˈriːtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-chee.
What does riichi mean?
- A yaku (scoring condition) and 1000-point bet made by declaring the hand to be ready, waiting for one more tile to win.
- A call for such a bet.
- Being one symbol away from getting a jackpot, usually triggering an animation before the final symbol is revealed.
Words that rhyme with riichi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of riichi.
Questions about saying riichi
How do you pronounce riichi?
Say REE-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈritʃi/. In British English it is /ˈriːtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riichi?
Riichi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say riichi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈritʃi/ and the British form is /ˈriːtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.