A: “Key” and “cay” are just different spellings of the same 17th-century word for a small, low island, especially in the Caribbean or off the coast of Florida. “Quay” was originally pronounced KEE, and that's still the preferred pronunciation (it was once spelled “key”).18 Apr 2018
Is Quay pronounced Kway?
Quay is traditionally pronounced as 'key' in Australia, as in Circular Quay it is pronounced "Circular Key". "kway" is an americanisation added later.
How do you pronounce Quay in Singapore?
Re: Is "Quay" pronounced "KEY" and Not "Quay"? Yes definitely pronounced as in "Key".
Why is Quay pronounced key?
5. Re: Is "Quay" pronounced "KEY" and Not "Quay"? It's from the French "Quai" - hence the pronunciation.
How do the Irish pronounce Quay?
For examply, Quay, which was mentioned in the very first post would be pronounced Kay by someone with a strong Cork accent. Sliabh is pronounced SHLEE-uv around here, unlike the Sleeve in much of the country (similarly, Niamh has two syllables, unlike the one it has in the northern part of the country.
How do you pronounce quay in America?
“Quay” should be pronounced as “key”. It is not a commonly used word in modern American English, and many Americans, not familiar with the word, instead of looking it up, just pronounce it as it's spelled: “kway”.