How do you pronounce chai?
Is it pronounced cha or chai?
English has all three forms: cha or char (both pronounced /ˈtʃɑː/), attested from the late 16th century; tea, from the 17th; and chai, from the 20th.
Is it wrong to say chai tea?
“Chai” means “tea” — and tea only — in the Hindi language. This is why the phrase “chai tea” is incorrect — it’s redundant.