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Cómo se dice y pronuncia «lichi» en English — Lychee/2-syl/
/ˈliː.tʃiː/
Del chino 荔枝 (*lìzhī*). Also spelled "litchi" or "lichee". A tropical fruit native to southern China.
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ˈliː.tʃiː — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Lychee?
Lychee is pronounced /ˈliː.tʃiː/ — "LY-chee" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Lychee?
Lychee has 2 syllables: LY-chee. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Lychee?
The first syllable — "LY" — carries primary stress: /ˈliː.tʃiː/.
Where does the word Lychee come from?
Lychee is a Chinese loanword — From Chinese 荔枝 (*lìzhī*). Also spelled "litchi" or "lichee". A tropical fruit native to southern China..
Is Lychee pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Lychee varies by dialect: AU /ˈliː.tʃiː/, UK /ˈlaɪ.tʃiː/, US /ˈliː.tʃiː/.
How can I practice pronouncing Lychee?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: LY—CHEE. Stress the first syllable loudly.