How to pronounce Ca
Say it like KUH. Ca is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of Ca
American and British speakers say Ca in essentially the same way: /kʌ/ in the US and /kʌ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUH.
Other ways to say Ca
Ca also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAH /kɑ/
What does Ca mean?
- a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals
- a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
Words that rhyme with Ca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Ca.
Questions about saying Ca
How do you pronounce Ca?
Say KUH. The American pronunciation is /kʌ/. In British English it is /kʌ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ca?
Ca is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUH.
Do Americans and Brits say Ca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌ/ and the British form is /kʌ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.