How to pronounce quays
Say it like KEEZ. Quays is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quays
American and British speakers say quays in essentially the same way: /kiz/ in the US and /kiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEEZ.
What does quays mean?
- plural of quay How to pronounce quay
Words that rhyme with quays
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quays.
Questions about saying quays
How do you pronounce quays?
Say KEEZ. The American pronunciation is /kiz/. In British English it is /kiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quays?
Quays is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say quays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kiz/ and the British form is /kiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.