How to pronounce beltway
Say it like BELT-way. Beltway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BELT).
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- BELT
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beltway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BELTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of beltway
American and British speakers say beltway in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛltˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈbɛltˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BELT-way.
What does beltway mean?
- A freeway that encircles a city.
Where does beltway come from?
From belt + way.
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Questions about saying beltway
How do you pronounce beltway?
Say BELT-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛltˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛltˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beltway?
Beltway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BELT). Broken into parts: BELT · way.
Do Americans and Brits say beltway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛltˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈbɛltˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.