How to pronounce kay
Say it like KAY. Kay is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kay 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 kay
American and British speakers say kay in essentially the same way: /keɪ/ in the US and /keɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY.
What does kay mean?
- The name of the Latin script letter K/k.
- A kilometer.
- A thousand of some unit (from kilo-).
- Dated form of cay.
- Apheretic form of okay.
Where does kay come from?
From Latin kā.
Words that rhyme with kay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kay.
Words that sound like kay
Questions about saying kay
How do you pronounce kay?
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 kay?
Kay is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAY.
Do Americans and Brits say kay 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 kay?
Kay sounds the same as cay, 'kay, quay in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.