“Kayak” or “Kyack”—Which to use?

“Kayak” or “Kyack”

Overview

kayak / kyack are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

kayak: (noun) a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos. (verb) travel in a small canoe.

kyack: NA

Pronunciation

kayak: k·AY·ae·k

kyack: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “kayak”

"Wintertime", a single by Kayak from Kayak II 1974
…Sprint World Championships medalists in kayak
Boat and kayak tours through the island's estuaries…
…large skin boat and the kayak which enabled them to range…
Red Kayak
…at the beach there are kayak and canoe adventures.
…Lecrubier, S-2011, Olympic Games 2008-2012, Kayak Champion.
…the 16th century, umiak and kayak whale hunting had ceased in…
A shoreline kayak launch was added to the…
A song by Kayak on their 1981 studio album

Examples of “kyack”

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