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Follow with a long 'ee' sound, similar to the vowel sound in 'see'.
Keep your lips relaxed and slightly spread throughout.
kee (kee)
kai (kai)
kay (kay)
Start with a 'k' sound, made with the back of your tongue touching your soft palate.
Follow with a long 'ee' sound, similar to the vowel sound in 'see'.
Keep your lips relaxed and slightly spread throughout.
kee (kee)
kai (kai)
kay (kay)
'Key' has only one syllable.
They share the same long 'ee' vowel sound.
The vowel sound 'ee' is longer than the 'ay' sound in 'kay'.
A small tool used to open locks or start vehicles.
/ˈkiːˌbɔːrd/
A set of keys for typing.
/ˈkiːˌnoʊt/
A main presentation or speech.
/ˈkiːˌtʃeɪn/
A chain for holding keys.
Key has one syllable, keyboard has two.
Key uses long 'ee', keynote includes 'note'.
Key is singular, keychain includes 'chain'.
Make sure to extend the 'ee' sound to differentiate from words like 'kay'.
Keep your tongue high and tense for the 'ee' sound in 'key'.
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