How to pronounce alleyway
Say it like AL-ee-way. Alleyway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ee
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleyway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of alleyway
American and British speakers say alleyway in essentially the same way: /ˈæliˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈæliˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-ee-way.
What does alleyway mean?
- A narrow street formed by the proximity of adjacent buildings.
- A passage between two rows of cabins in a ship.
Where does alleyway come from?
From alley + way.
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Questions about saying alleyway
How do you pronounce alleyway?
Say AL-ee-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈæliˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈæliˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleyway?
Alleyway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ee · way.
Do Americans and Brits say alleyway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæliˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈæliˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.