How to pronounce alleyways
Say it like AL-ee-wayz. Alleyways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ee
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleyways 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.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of alleyways
American and British speakers say alleyways in essentially the same way: /ˈæliˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈæliˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-ee-wayz.
What does alleyways mean?
- plural of alleyway How to pronounce alleyway
Questions about saying alleyways
How do you pronounce alleyways?
Say AL-ee-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæliˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈæliˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleyways?
Alleyways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ee · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say alleyways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæliˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈæliˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.