word
Korean
Food
Kimchi
KIM-chee
/ˈkɪmtʃi/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
kimchi
Dictionary meaning
A traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish, typically made with cabbage and chili peppers.
History and origin
Korean
Common mispronunciations
KIM-chee is correct; sometimes mispronounced as KIM-shee
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