How to pronounce aweigh
Say it like uh-WAY. Aweigh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY).
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- uh
- WAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aweigh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aweigh
American and British speakers say aweigh in essentially the same way: /əˈweɪ/ in the US and /əˈweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-WAY.
What does aweigh mean?
- Of a ship's anchor: Having been lifted off the sea bed in preparation for sailing; hanging by its rode, atrip.
- Of a ship or its crew: Prepared to sail.
Where does aweigh come from?
From a- + weigh.
Words that rhyme with aweigh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aweigh.
Words that sound like aweigh
Questions about saying aweigh
How do you pronounce aweigh?
Say uh-WAY. The American pronunciation is /əˈweɪ/. In British English it is /əˈweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aweigh?
Aweigh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY). Broken into parts: uh · WAY.
Do Americans and Brits say aweigh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈweɪ/ and the British form is /əˈweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as aweigh?
Aweigh sounds the same as away in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.