How to pronounce cay
Say it like KAY. Cay is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of cay
American and British speakers say cay in essentially the same way: /keɪ/ in the US and /keɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY.
What does cay mean?
- A small, low island largely made of sand or coral.
Where does cay come from?
From Spanish cayo, from Taíno.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cay.
Words that sound like cay
- 'kay
- quay
Questions about saying cay
How do you pronounce cay?
Say KAY. The American pronunciation is /keɪ/. In British English it is /keɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cay?
Cay is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAY.
Do Americans and Brits say cay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /keɪ/ and the British form is /keɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cay?
Cay sounds the same as 'kay, quay in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.