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How to pronounce "caída" in English

caída is pronounced ˈkeɪ.də, with primary stress on the “KAY” syllable. Listen to the audio pronunciation and review phonetic syllables below.

ˈkeɪ.də

KAY·də

Primary stress: KAY

Accent:
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IPAˈkeɪ.də
SayKAY-də
SyllablesKAY · də

Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “caída”

Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence

ˈkeɪ.də

Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution

Syllable 1Primary Stress

KAY

Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.

Syllable 2Unstressed

də

Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.

Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("KAY"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.

Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes

⚠️ Unstressed Syllable Vowel Reduction (Schwa ⁄ə⁄)

The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.

How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).

Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow

🔗 Consonant-Vowel Linking (Liaison)

When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.

⏱️ Stress-Timed Rhythm

In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "caída" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.

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The archivist found the unusual name cada recorded in the old parish register.

Hear it in context: “caída”

The English word “caída” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈkeɪ.də (phonetic respelling: KAY-də). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (KAY · də), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (KAY). Grammatically, “caída” functions as a noun. Hear native speakers say caída in context across real video clips

Definition & Meaning: “caída”

NOUN
  • A rare variant spelling or obsolete form associated with names or specific regional terminology.

Example Sentences (1)

  • “The archivist found the unusual name cada recorded in the old parish register.”

Pronounce: “caída”

Pronunciation:
KAY-də
Syllables:
KAY · də
Written Hyphenation:
ca · da
Primary stress:
KAY
IPA:
ˈkeɪ.də
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caída

Words that Rhyme with “caída”

-eɪdə
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Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)

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"caída" (⁄ˈkeɪ.də⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "caída" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.

Frequently asked questions about caída

How do you pronounce “caída”?

“caída” is pronounced ⁄ˈkeɪ.də⁄ (KAY-də). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

How many syllables are in “caída”?

“caída” has 2 syllables: KAY · də.

Where is the stress in “caída”?

The primary stress in “caída” is on “KAY”.

What does “caída” mean?

A rare variant spelling or obsolete form associated with names or specific regional terminology.

What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “caída”?

Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).