How to Pronounce "ca"
word
/ˈkɑ/, /ˈkə/, /ˈsiˈeɪ/
kah, kuh, see-AY
/ˈkɒ/, /ˈkə/, /ˈsiˈeɪ/
ko, kuh, see-AY
Definition
"ca" is an abbreviation of the Latin word "circa," meaning "about" or "approximately." It's used mainly before dates or amounts in academic or historical writing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑ/, /ˈkə/, /ˈsiˈeɪ/
British English
/ˈkɒ/, /ˈkə/, /ˈsiˈeɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kah, kuh, see-AY
UK
ko, kuh, see-AY
Listen in Context
The battle happened ca. 1066.
This building was built ca. 1850.
He was born ca. 1922.
The manuscript dates to ca. the late 15th century.