How to pronounce keychain
Say it like KEE-chayn. Keychain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- chayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keychain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of keychain
American and British speakers say keychain in essentially the same way: /ˈkiˌtʃeɪn/ in the US and /ˈkiːˌtʃeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-chayn.
What does keychain mean?
- A chain or ring to which a key may be attached.
- An ornamental piece holding such a chain or ring.
- A digital repository for the storage of cryptographic keys.
Where does keychain come from?
From key + chain.
Questions about saying keychain
How do you pronounce keychain?
Say KEE-chayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌtʃeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌtʃeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keychain?
Keychain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · chayn.
Do Americans and Brits say keychain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkiˌtʃeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkiːˌtʃeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.