How to pronounce fairway
Say it like FAIR-way. Fairway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR).
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- FAIR
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fairway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fairway
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAIR-way.
What does fairway mean?
- The area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short.
- Any tract of land free from obstacles.
- A channel either from offshore, in a river, or in a harbor that has enough depth to accommodate the draft of large vessels. (JP 4-01.6)
Where does fairway come from?
From fair + way.
Words that rhyme with fairway
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fairway.
Questions about saying fairway
How do you pronounce fairway?
Say FAIR-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛəweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fairway?
Fairway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR). Broken into parts: FAIR · way.
Is fairway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɛəweɪ/ (FAIR-way).