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.