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How to pronounce lychee

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Henry Morales

Published Feb 26, 2026

Is it pronounced lychee or lychee?

According to The Cambridge Dictionary, you can pronounce lychee two ways. The British say “lie-chee,” while Americans say “lee-chee.” Indeed, the British way of pronouncing it sounds quite elegant and sophisticated, like the fruit itself.

How do Hawaiians pronounce lychee?

Lychee. Technically speaking, both “lie-chee” and “lee-chee” are correct ways of pronouncing this exotic fruit, which originated in South China.

How do you say lychee in Cantonese?

荔 (lai6 | li4) : lychee – CantoDict.

How do you say lychee in Australia?