Hoe spreek je „key” uit in het Engels
kiː
KEE
Hoofdklemtoon: KEE
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “key”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KEE
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "key" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "key" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "key" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "key" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "key is" sounds like "key-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "key" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Key thing is you focus entirely on you as a listener, and you ask yourself just the following three questions.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“key characteristics you can see in um uh in that image you can actually get species recognition certainly”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“key in defending these skies against the fast-moving ballistic missiles that Russia has.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“key. The other thing is, this guy was with us for 15 years and never changed his”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“key reasons that I think that dinosaurs were able to get so much bigger than land mammals is that they breathed in a totally different way.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“key to things to keep in mind is This is super interesting to me.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Key thing is you focus entirely on you as a listener, and you ask yourself just the following three questions.
Hoor in context: “key”
71.130 clipsThe Engels word “key” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kiː (phonetic respelling: KEE). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KEE), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “key” functions as a noun, adjective, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 71.130 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “key” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @28:33
“can't believe I look like that. Key thing is you focus entirely on you as a listener, and you ask yourself just the following three questions. and you ask yourself just the following three questions.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @20:30
“quite two-dimensional and many of the key characteristics you can see in um uh in that image you can actually get species recognition certainly in that image you can actually get”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @3:21
“Patriot missile interceptors. They are key in defending these skies against the fast-moving ballistic missiles that Russia has. Ukraine has been successful fast-moving ballistic missiles that”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @16:39
“organization is fundamental, it's super key. The other thing is, this guy was with us for 15 years and never changed his with us for 15 years and never changed his”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @60:41
“but I think it's probably several things put together that may explain it. But one of the key reasons that I think that dinosaurs were able to get so much bigger than land mammals is that they breathed in a totally different way. Mammals like us, we know how we breathe. Our lungs is that they breathed in a totally different way. Mammals like us, we know how we breathe. Our lungs”
Definitie & Betekenis: “key”
- An object designed to open and close a lock or to activate or deactivate something, especially a length of metal inserted into a narrow opening on the lock to which it is matched (keyed).
- Indispensable, supremely important.
- Important, salient.
- To fit (a lock) with a key.
- To fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them.
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)
- “This key is to the backdoor.”
- “My hotel room key is a card.”
- “Key thing is you focus entirely on you as a listener, and you ask yourself just the following three questions.”
Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen
Uitspraak: “key”
- Pronunciation:
- KEE
- Lettergrepen:
- KEE
- Written Hyphenation:
- key
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- KEE
- IPA:
- kiː
- Hoor in context
- key
Synoniemen: “key”
Hoor woorden die betekenisverwant zijn aan “key” in echte videoclips:
Woorden die rijmen op “key”
-iWoorden met identieke klank (Homofonen)
Unieke klankGeen exacte homofonen bekend voor "key" (⁄kiː⁄).
Veelgestelde vragen over „key”
Hoe spreek je “key” uit in het Engels?
“key” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄kiː⁄ (KEE). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “key”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “key” ligt op “KEE”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.
Wat betekent “key”?
An object designed to open and close a lock or to activate or deactivate something, especially a length of metal inserted into a narrow opening on the lock to which it is matched (keyed).
Hoe kan ik “key” in echte zinnen horen?
Deze pagina bevat 71130 videovoorbeelden van “key” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “key”?
Single-syllable words like "key" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "key" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.