How to pronounce Cathay
Say it like ka-THAY. Cathay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAY).
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US American/kæˈθeɪ/ka-THAY
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- ka
- THAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cathay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does Cathay mean?
noun
- a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
Words that rhyme with Cathay
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Questions about saying Cathay
How do you pronounce Cathay?
Say ka-THAY. The American pronunciation is /kæˈθeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cathay?
Cathay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAY). Broken into parts: ka · THAY.