How to pronounce edgeways
Say it like EJ-wayz. Edgeways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ).
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- EJ
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edgeways pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of edgeways
American and British speakers say edgeways in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdʒˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛdʒˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EJ-wayz.
What does edgeways mean?
- With the edge facing in the direction of movement.
- With the edge uppermost.
- With the edge facing in the direction of movement.
- With the edge uppermost.
- plural of edgeway How to pronounce edgeway
Where does edgeways come from?
From edge + -ways.
Questions about saying edgeways
How do you pronounce edgeways?
Say EJ-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdʒˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛdʒˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edgeways?
Edgeways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ). Broken into parts: EJ · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say edgeways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdʒˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛdʒˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.