How to pronounce entryway
Say it like EN-tree-way. Entryway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- tree
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entryway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of entryway
American and British speakers say entryway in essentially the same way: /ˈɛntriweɪ/ in the US and /ˈɛntriweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-tree-way.
What does entryway mean?
- An opening or hallway allowing entry into a structure; a pathway allowing entry into a locality or region.“There were greeters handing out programs in the entryway to the museum.”
Where does entryway come from?
From entry + way.
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Questions about saying entryway
How do you pronounce entryway?
Say EN-tree-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛntriweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɛntriweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entryway?
Entryway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · tree · way.
Do Americans and Brits say entryway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛntriweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɛntriweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.