How to pronounce cayenne
Say it like ky-EN. Cayenne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
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- ky
- EN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cayenne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cayenne
American and British speakers say cayenne in essentially the same way: /ˌkaɪˈɛn/ in the US and /ˌkaɪˈɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ky-EN.
What does cayenne mean?
- Spice or verve.
- A strong red-orange color, like the cayenne pepper.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cayenne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cayenne.
Questions about saying cayenne
How do you pronounce cayenne?
Say ky-EN. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaɪˈɛn/. In British English it is /ˌkaɪˈɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cayenne?
Cayenne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: ky · EN.
Do Americans and Brits say cayenne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkaɪˈɛn/ and the British form is /ˌkaɪˈɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.