How to pronounce Conway
Say it like KAHN-way. Conway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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US American/ˈkɑnˌweɪ/KAHN-way
UK British/ˈkɒnˌweɪ/KON-way
- KAHN
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Conway
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-way.
What does Conway mean?
proper noun
- The River Conway, the former English name of the River Conwy in North Wales.
- A short river in Virginia.
- A river in north Canterbury, New Zealand, which flows into the Pacific Ocean.
Where does Conway come from?
Anglicization of Welsh Conwy
Questions about saying Conway
How do you pronounce Conway?
Say KAHN-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Conway?
Conway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · way.
Is Conway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnˌweɪ/ (KON-way).