How to Pronounce Quay

To pronounce "quay", say QUAY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈkeɪ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈiː/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “quay”

"quay" 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: key, cay, k, kay — easy to mix up when writing.

What does quay mean?

noun

  1. A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.

verb

  1. To land or tie up at a quay or similar structure, especially used in the phrase "quay up".

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Words that rhyme with quay

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismayfreesobriquetdisarraydevoteeallaygaydecayseekey

Related words

docksidewharfharbourportpierjettyberthterminal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quay"?▾

"Quay" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "quay"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quay" is /ˈkeɪ/.

What does "quay" mean?▾

Quay: A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.

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