How to pronounce companionway
Say it like kum-PAN-yun-way. Companionway has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN).
- kum
- PAN
- yun
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Companionway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of companionway
American and British speakers say companionway in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpænjənˌweɪ/ in the US and /kəmˈpænjənˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PAN-yun-way.
What does companionway mean?
- A staircase or ladder from one deck to another on a ship.
Where does companionway come from?
From companion + way.
Questions about saying companionway
How do you pronounce companionway?
Say kum-PAN-yun-way. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpænjənˌweɪ/. In British English it is /kəmˈpænjənˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in companionway?
Companionway has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN). Broken into parts: kum · PAN · yun · way.
Do Americans and Brits say companionway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpænjənˌweɪ/ and the British form is /kəmˈpænjənˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.