How to pronounce fareway
Say it like FAIR-way. Fareway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR).
- FAIR
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fareway 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fareway
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAIR-way.
What does fareway mean?
- A road, route, or passage used for travelling over or through.
Where does fareway come from?
From Middle English farewaye, fairway, fare-waye, from Old English færweġ (“a cartroad”), from Proto-West Germanic *faraweg, *faruweg (“fareway”), equivalent to fare (“travel”) + way.
Words that rhyme with fareway
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fareway.
Words that sound like fareway
Questions about saying fareway
How do you pronounce fareway?
Say FAIR-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛəweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fareway?
Fareway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR). Broken into parts: FAIR · way.
Is fareway 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).
What words sound the same as fareway?
Fareway sounds the same as fairway in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.