How to pronounce expressway
Say it like ik-SPRES-way. Expressway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRES).
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- ik
- SPRES
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expressway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of expressway
American and British speakers say expressway in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsprɛˌsweɪ/ in the US and /ɪkˈsprɛˌsweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPRES-way.
What does expressway mean?
- A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
- Synonym of freeway.
- A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.
Where does expressway come from?
From express + way.
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Questions about saying expressway
How do you pronounce expressway?
Say ik-SPRES-way. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsprɛˌsweɪ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsprɛˌsweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expressway?
Expressway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRES). Broken into parts: ik · SPRES · way.
Do Americans and Brits say expressway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsprɛˌsweɪ/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsprɛˌsweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.