How to pronounce kwai
Say it like KWY. Kwai is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kwai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of kwai
American and British speakers say kwai in essentially the same way: /kwaɪ/ in the US and /kwaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWY.
What does kwai mean?
- Alternative form of kuai (“yuan, Chinese currency”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with kwai
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kwai.
Questions about saying kwai
How do you pronounce kwai?
Say KWY. The American pronunciation is /kwaɪ/. In British English it is /kwaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kwai?
Kwai is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWY.
Do Americans and Brits say kwai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwaɪ/ and the British form is /kwaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.