How to pronounce aways
Say it like AY-wayz. Aways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aways pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aways
American and British speakers say aways in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈeɪˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-wayz.
What does aways mean?
- Alternative form of a ways.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of away How to pronounce away
Questions about saying aways
How do you pronounce aways?
Say AY-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aways?
Aways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say aways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈeɪˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.