To pronounce "cay", say CAY — one syllable, IPA /keɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/keɪ/
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"cay" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: quay, k, kay, kaye — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cay" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "cay" is /keɪ/.
Cay: A small, low island largely made of sand or coral.
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