How do you pronounce Kanye West's first name?

Question

It's always one of those things I pretend to know, but I'm never sure lol!

Is it Cain (as in McCain) or Kan-Ye (like can ye)?

Lol - I can't believe I'm having to ask!

Answer 1

Bill

Answer 2

I have only ever heard it pronounced Kahn (Karn) Yay

Answer 3

It's pronounced 'Kahn-yay'!

Answer 4

i thought it was can-yay  or can-yee --sumthin like that!

look it up on youtube where his name is being pronounced :D

Answer 5

ur rite its Kan-ye

Answer 6

Like Kan-Yay

Answer 7

like the pepper

Answer 8

Con-yay :) :)

Answer 9

Listen to the beginning of the song Overnight Celebrity by Twista. He says Kanye's name.

It is Kahn-Yay or Con-Yay which are the same thing.

Answer 10

con-yay

How is it even possible not to know that, how many times is his name said in songs or on TV?

Answer 11

KAN (short "a" sound) YAY!

Answer 12

I cant believe you're having to ask either..

anyway.. Rent A Cop is correct  

CON-YAY!

Answer 13

CAN YAY

Answer 14

Cain West

Answer 15

Co sign Mr. T.. He loves that..

Answer 16

search one of his songs on youtube he usually says it at the begining of most songs

Answer 17

Khan-Yay