How to pronounce kai
Say it like KY. Kai is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of kai
American and British speakers say kai in essentially the same way: /kaɪ/ in the US and /kaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY.
What does kai mean?
- Food.
Where does kai come from?
Borrowed from Māori kai.
Words that rhyme with kai
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kai.
Words that sound like kai
Questions about saying kai
How do you pronounce kai?
Say KY. The American pronunciation is /kaɪ/. In British English it is /kaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kai?
Kai is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KY.
Do Americans and Brits say kai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaɪ/ and the British form is /kaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kai?
Kai sounds the same as chi in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.