To pronounce "kai", say KAI — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"kai" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: chi, keye, cai — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Kai" has one syllable.
Kai: Food
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