How do you pronounce "kayak"?

In American English: /ˈkaɪæk/ (KEYE-ak). In British English: /kˈaɪæk/ (K-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈkaɪæk/ (KEYE-ak). In Australian English: /kˈaɪak/ (K).

Is "kayak" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaɪæk/ (KEYE-ak), while in British English it's /kˈaɪæk/ (K-eye).

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kayak

/ˈkaɪæk/

KEYE-ak

Syllable Breakdown

kaɪka·ækyak

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