How to Pronounce Xi

To pronounce "xi", say XI — one syllable, IPA /ksaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ksaɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “xi”

"xi" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: she, shi, shieh, shih — easy to mix up when writing.

What does xi mean?

noun

  1. The 14th letter of Classical and Modern Greek. The 15th in Ancient and Old Greek.
  2. Either of a pair of hyperons having spin 1/2, which decay into a lambda particle and a pion.

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Words that rhyme with xi

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freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

cardinalelevenfengxiixiiihappinessjoydelight

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "xi"?▾

"Xi" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "xi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "xi" is /ksaɪ/.

What does "xi" mean?▾

Xi: The 14th letter of Classical and Modern Greek. The 15th in Ancient and Old Greek.

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