How to pronounce sai
Say it like SY. Sai is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sai
American and British speakers say sai in essentially the same way: /saɪ/ in the US and /saɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY.
What does sai mean?
- A handheld weapon with three prongs, used in some Oriental martial arts.
- A sajou; a capuchin (monkey).
Words that rhyme with sai
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sai.
Words that sound like sai
Questions about saying sai
How do you pronounce sai?
Say SY. The American pronunciation is /saɪ/. In British English it is /saɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sai?
Sai is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SY.
Do Americans and Brits say sai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪ/ and the British form is /saɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sai?
Sai sounds the same as psi, sigh in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.