Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'kay

[(ʔ)ˈkʰeɪ̯(p̚)]

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.93 in modern English

Syllables
'kay
IPA
[(ʔ)ˈkʰeɪ̯(p̚)]
10
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Apheretic form of okay.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /keɪ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

kay (alternative) 'K (alternative) ’K (alternative) K (alternative)

Homonyms

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce 'kay?
The recorded pronunciation is [(ʔ)ˈkʰeɪ̯(p̚)].
What does 'kay mean?
Apheretic form of okay.

How to pronounce 'kay

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “'kay”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling ([(ʔ)ˈkʰeɪ̯(p̚)]) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “'kay” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.