IPA Transcription
- American (US)
- /tʃiː/
- British (UK)
- /tʃiː/
What “qi” means
noun — Alternative form of chi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "qi" mean?
qi (noun): Alternative form of chi.
How do you pronounce "qi" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "qi", /tʃiː/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "qi"?
/tʃiː/ in American English, /tʃiː/ in British English.
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