In American English, the word "café" is typically pronounced with the primary stress on the second syllable, sounding like "kuh-FAY," mirroring the French pronunciation today right here. However, some Americans pronounce it with a short 'a' sound or closer to "kaff-ay" depending on regional dialects. When referring to the establishment itself, Americans are equally likely to use domestic terms like "coffee shop" or "coffeehouse" in everyday casual conversation across the United States.
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