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What do you pronounce Li?

The pronunciation of "Li" depends on the context:

As a Chinese surname:

* Mandarin: "Lee" (like the English word "Lee")

* Cantonese: "Lei" (rhymes with "day")

As a chemical element (Lithium):

* English: "Lith-ee-um"

As a word in other languages:

* Italian: "Lee" (like the English word "Lee")

* French: "Lee" (like the English word "Lee")

* Spanish: "Lee" (like the English word "Lee")

Other possibilities:

* In some cases, it might be pronounced as "lie" (like the English word "lie").

It's important to consider the context and language in which "Li" appears to determine the correct pronunciation.

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