How to pronounce airway
Say it like AIR-way. Airway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of airway
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-way.
What does airway mean?
- The trachea.
- The trachea and bronchial tree.
- A flight path used by aeroplanes.
Where does airway come from?
From air + way.
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Questions about saying airway
How do you pronounce airway?
Say AIR-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɛəweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airway?
Airway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · way.
Is airway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛəweɪ/ (AIR-way).