How to Pronounce Kay

To pronounce "kay", say KAY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “kay”

"kay" 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, cay, k, kaye — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kay mean?

interjection

  1. Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance.

    “I promise to give it back. – OK.”

  2. Used to introduce a sentence in order to draw attention to the importance of what is being said.

    “OK, I'm thinking of a number…”

noun

  1. A small, low island largely made of sand or coral.

noun

  1. The name of the Latin-script letter K.
  2. A kilometer.

Synonyms

'kayA-OKall rightkm'kayokehokeyokey-dokey

Hear “kay” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with kay

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

okaykailifemrsjackeycaylay

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kay"?▾

"Kay" has one syllable.

What does "kay" mean?▾

Kay: Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance.

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