How many syllables in "cathay"?

"cathay" has 2 음절 (ca - thay).

How to divide "cathay"?

"cathay" divides into 2 parts: ca · thay.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ca... thay) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"cathay": 2 음절.

음절:ca·thay

제1강세

ca-THAY(ca · thay)○ ●

Stress in "cathay" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kæˈθeɪ⁄

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IPAkæˈθeɪ

음절ca·thay

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How many syllables in "cathay"?: "cathay" has 2 음절 (ca - thay).
How to divide "cathay"?: "cathay" divides into 2 parts: ca · thay.
Where is the stress in "cathay"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cathay"?: Say each syllable slowly (ca... thay) and listen on SayItVid.