7 in Cantonese = 七 (cat¹)

The number 7 in Cantonese is 七 (cat) pronounced "chut" with a high level tone (tone 1) and unreleased "t".

Quick Answer

Pronunciation

Cat (七) with tone 1:

• Say "chut" (like "chit" but with "u")
• Don't release the "t"
• Keep pitch high and level (tone 1)
• The "t" is an unreleased stop

Tone 1: High level (55) - high and flat

The final "t":

• Unreleased/stopped consonant
• Stop abruptly
• Common Cantonese feature

Common mistakes:

• Releasing the "t"
• Not keeping tone high enough
• Pronouncing like English "cat"

Practical Usage

Counting: ...六、七、八... (luk⁶, cat¹, baat³...) Phone numbers: 7 = 七 (cat¹) Prices: $7 = 七蚊 (cat¹ man¹) Times: 7:00 = 七點 (cat¹ dim²)

Common Phrases

第七 (dai⁶ cat¹): Seventh 七個 (cat¹ go³): Seven (items)

Quick Takeaways

• 7 = 七 (cat¹)
• Tone 1: high level
• Unreleased "t" ending
• Pronounced "chut" not "cat"
• Jyutping: cat¹

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