How to pronounce fairways
Say it like FAIR-wayz. Fairways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɛrˌweɪz/FAIR-wayz
UK British/ˈfɛəˌweɪz/FAIR-wayz
- FAIR
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fairways 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.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fairways
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAIR-wayz.
What does fairways mean?
noun
- plural of fairway How to pronounce fairway
Questions about saying fairways
How do you pronounce fairways?
Say FAIR-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛəˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fairways?
Fairways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR). Broken into parts: FAIR · wayz.
Is fairways 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 /ˈfɛəˌweɪz/ (FAIR-wayz).