How to Pronounce Lychee

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

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/ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃiː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lychee”

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

Sounds exactly like: lichee, litchee — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lychee mean?

noun

  1. The Chinese tropical fruit tree Litchi chinensis, of the soapberry family.
  2. That tree's bright red oval fruit with a single stone surrounded by a fleshy white aril.

Words that rhyme with lychee

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trocheelicheelitchee

Related words

litchilicheelitcheeleecheelichiackee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lychee"?▾

"Lychee" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lychee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lychee" is /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃiː/.

What does "lychee" mean?▾

Lychee: The Chinese tropical fruit tree Litchi chinensis, of the soapberry family.

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