How to pronounce flyway
Say it like FLY-way. Flyway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY).
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- FLY
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flyway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of flyway
American and British speakers say flyway in essentially the same way: /ˈflaɪˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈflaɪˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLY-way.
What does flyway mean?
- A migratory route used by birds between breeding areas.
Where does flyway come from?
From fly + way.
Words that rhyme with flyway
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flyway.
Questions about saying flyway
How do you pronounce flyway?
Say FLY-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaɪˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈflaɪˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flyway?
Flyway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY). Broken into parts: FLY · way.
Do Americans and Brits say flyway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflaɪˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈflaɪˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.