How to Pronounce Ri

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

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/ɹiː/

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What does ri mean?

noun

  1. The Chinese mile, a traditional unit of distance equal to 1500 chis or 150 zhangs, now standardized as a half-kilometer (500 meters).
  2. The Korean mile, a traditional unit of distance equivalent to about 393 m.

Synonyms

Chinese mileKorean mile

Related words

lhaardzhongghtgoidlehrertahmonarch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ri"?▾

"Ri" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ri"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ri" is /ɹiː/.

What does "ri" mean?▾

Ri: The Chinese mile, a traditional unit of distance equal to 1500 chis or 150 zhangs, now standardized as a half-kilometer (500 meters).

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