How to pronounce fakeaway
Say it like FAY-kuh-way. Fakeaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
- FAY
- kuh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fakeaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fakeaway
American and British speakers say fakeaway in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪkəweɪ/ in the US and /ˈfeɪkəweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-kuh-way.
What does fakeaway mean?
- A homemade meal intended to replicate takeaway food ordered from a restaurant.
Where does fakeaway come from?
Blend of fake + takeaway.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fakeaway
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Questions about saying fakeaway
How do you pronounce fakeaway?
Say FAY-kuh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪkəweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪkəweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fakeaway?
Fakeaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · kuh · way.
Do Americans and Brits say fakeaway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪkəweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪkəweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.