How to pronounce tokay
Say it like toh-KAY. Tokay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- toh
- KAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tokay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tokay
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: toh-KAY.
What does tokay mean?
- A variety of grape grown in eastern Hungary and in eastern Slovakia.
- Any of a variety of white wines made from this grape.
- The tokay gecko, a spotted lizard native to Asia and some Pacific islands.
Where does tokay come from?
From Hungarian tokaji (“of Tokay”), from Tokaj (placename) + -i (“originating from”).
Words that rhyme with tokay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tokay.
Questions about saying tokay
How do you pronounce tokay?
Say toh-KAY. The American pronunciation is /toʊˈkeɪ/. In British English it is /təʊˈkeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tokay?
Tokay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: toh · KAY.
Is tokay pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /təʊˈkeɪ/ (toh-KAY).