How to pronounce cagey
Say it like KAY-jee. Cagey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cagey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cagey
American and British speakers say cagey in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪdʒi/ in the US and /ˈkeɪdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-jee.
What does cagey mean?
- Wary, careful, shrewd.
- Uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.
Where does cagey come from?
Initially US colloquial, of unknown origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cagey
How do you pronounce cagey?
Say KAY-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cagey?
Cagey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say cagey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.