How to Pronounce “Kayak”
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- American (US)
- /ˈkaɪˌæk/
- British (UK)
- /ˈkaɪˌæk/
What “Kayak” means
proper noun — An American online travel agency for searching and comparing flights, hotels, and car rentals.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Kayak” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkaɪˌæk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kayak" mean?
Kayak (proper noun): An American online travel agency for searching and comparing flights, hotels, and car rentals.
How do you pronounce "Kayak" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Kayak", /ˈkaɪˌæk/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "Kayak"?
/ˈkaɪˌæk/ in American English, /ˈkaɪˌæk/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Kayak"?
“Kayak” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkaɪˌæk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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