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key

/kiː/

Short answer

The English word key is pronounced /kiː/. It is spelled K-E-Y and has 3 letters. With a or an: a key. The plural is keys.

Example sentence

I open the door with a key.

Key facts

English
key
Pronunciation
/kiː/
With a or an
a key
Plural
keys
Spelling
K-E-Y
Number of letters
3
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How do you pronounce key?

Key is pronounced /kiː/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell key?

Key is spelled K-E-Y. It has 3 letters.

What is the plural of key?

The plural of key is keys.

Do you say a or an before key?

Say a key.

How do you use key in a sentence?

For example: I open the door with a key.

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