Lychee is a tropical fruit with a sweet, fragrant flesh and a bumpy red skin. In English, it is typically pronounced with an initial light 'ly' sound followed by 'chee,' producing a two-syllable accent on the second syllable. The term is used broadly in food writing, menus, and conversations about fruit cultivation and cuisine. Its pronunciation emphasizes a clear 'lee' or 'lih' onset and a crisp 'chee' ending.
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