How to pronounce archway
Say it like ARCH-way. Archway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH).
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- ARCH
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of archway
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHCH-way.
What does archway mean?
- A passageway covered by an arch, particularly one made of masonry.
- A doorway with a semilunar-shaped top.
Where does archway come from?
From arch + way.
Questions about saying archway
How do you pronounce archway?
Say ARCH-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archway?
Archway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH). Broken into parts: ARCH · way.
Is archway 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 /ˈɑːtʃˌweɪ/ (AHCH-way).