How to pronounce Thai tea

Thai tea is written ชาไทย where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /t͡ɕʰāː tʰāj/. In plain English letters that is CHAH TIE, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Alifshinobi, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Thai tea?

Thai tea is a drink of Thailand. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet.

Where Thai tea comes from

Thai tea is one of 35 signature dishes of Thailand on this map.

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