How to pronounce Café in English

Café is pronounced ka-FAY (IPA /kæˈfeɪ/). Two syllables — stress 'FAY' like in 'fame' without the 'm'.

IPA: /kæˈfeɪ/

Syllables: ka · FAY

Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'KAFE' as one syllable rhyming with 'safe'.

Tip: Two syllables — stress 'FAY' like in 'fame' without the 'm'.

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