Comment prononcer « cathay » en anglais
kæˈθeɪ
ka·THAY
Accent tonique principal : THAY
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « cathay » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “cathay”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ka
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
THAY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("THAY"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "cathay" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "cathay is" sounds like "cathay-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "cathay" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“airlines including uh Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, United, these things.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Eliot based that judgment on "Cathay."”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Cathay Pacific Flight 780 is cruising at 38, 000 feet over the South China Sea.”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“Is it Cathay, Now pity steeps the grass and rainbows ring The serpent with the eagles in the leaves…?”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“I had a wonderful deal with Cathay Pacific airlines for many years, where they gave me free passes on all their airlines”— TEDWatch clip
“So in that year another company was set up to try again for China, called the Cathay Company.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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airlines including uh Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, United, these things.
Écouter en contexte: “cathay”
43 extraitsThe Anglais word “cathay” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kæˈθeɪ (phonetic respelling: ka-THAY). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ka · THAY), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (THAY). Grammatically, “cathay” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 43 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “cathay” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Harvard University, Smithsonian Channel.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @15:58
“international uh airlines including uh Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, United, these things. And then also on some uh cruise ships cuz Korean Air, United, these things. And”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @32:27
“And that's still true now. Eliot based that judgment on "Cathay." Maybe some of you will know it, published in 1915, Pound's free translations Maybe some of you will know it, published”
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #3 · @1:18
“Seatbelt, please. Thank you. Cathay Pacific Flight 780 is cruising at 38, 000 feet over the South China Sea. over the South China Sea.”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #4 · @45:26
“there]: -- One Song, one Bridge of Fire! Is it Cathay, Now pity steeps the grass and rainbows ring The serpent with the eagles in the leaves…? Whispers antiphonal in azure rainbows ring The serpent with the eagles in”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDClip #5 · @20:22
“Her great aunt at the airport. I had a wonderful deal with Cathay Pacific airlines for many years, where they gave me free passes on all their airlines where they gave me free passes on all their airlines”
Définition et signification: “cathay”
- Cathay is a historical or poetic name for China.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “Early European explorers dreamed of traveling to the riches of Cathay.”
- “airlines including uh Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, United, these things. And then also on some uh cruise ships cuz”
- “Eliot based that judgment on "Cathay." Maybe some of you will know it, published in 1915, Pound's free translations”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “cathay”
- Pronunciation:
- ka-THAY
- Syllabes:
- ka · THAY
- Written Hyphenation:
- ca · thay
- Accent tonique principal :
- THAY
- IPA:
- kæˈθeɪ
- Écouter en contexte
- cathay
Mots qui riment avec “cathay”
-eɪMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "cathay" (⁄kæˈθeɪ⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « cathay »
Comment prononcer « cathay » en anglais ?
« cathay » se prononce ⁄kæˈθeɪ⁄ (ka-THAY). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « cathay » ?
« cathay » compte 2 syllabes : ka · THAY.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « cathay » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « cathay » se trouve sur « THAY ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « cathay » ?
Cathay is a historical or poetic name for China.
Comment écouter « cathay » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 43 exemples vidéo de « cathay » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “cathay”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.