CorbinCatFan Posted July 13, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Is Caye pronouncated "CAY" or "KEY"? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulekhatt Posted July 15, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2006 The people that live in the Islands pronounce it "Key". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorbinCatFan Posted July 15, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulekhatt Posted July 15, 2006 #4 Share Posted July 15, 2006 You are welcome...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsaz Posted August 3, 2006 #5 Share Posted August 3, 2006 When in Rome..... The correct pronunciation is 'key', even though the spelling is 'Caye'. It's a minor thing but as we all know, words in English aren't always pronounced the way they are spelled. I'm sure the locals would appreciate it more if you said it the correct way. They would respect you more for making the effort, as well. Here's what Mirriam-Webster says: Pronunciation: 'kE Function: noun Etymology: Spanish cayo -- more at KEY : a low island or reef of sand or coral Sorry, if this is too much information for you. :p But it's kind of a pet peeve of mine. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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