How to pronounce byway
Say it like BY-way. Byway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Byway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of byway
American and British speakers say byway in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈbaɪˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-way.
What does byway mean?
- A road or track not following a main route; a secondary or minor road or path.
- A road that is not frequently traveled.
- a little-known or arcane field of study or detail.
Where does byway come from?
From Middle English bywey, equivalent to by- + way.
Words that rhyme with byway
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of byway.
Questions about saying byway
How do you pronounce byway?
Say BY-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in byway?
Byway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · way.
Do Americans and Brits say byway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.