How to pronounce getaway
Say it like GHET-uh-way. Getaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET).
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- GHET
- uh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Getaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of getaway
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GHET-uh-way.
What does getaway mean?
- the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration“his car has a lot of pickup”
- a rapid escape (as by criminals)“the thieves made a clean getaway”“after the expose he had to take it on the lam”
Where does getaway come from?
Deverbal from get away.
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Questions about saying getaway
How do you pronounce getaway?
Say GHET-uh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛtəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛtəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in getaway?
Getaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET). Broken into parts: GHET · uh · way.
Is getaway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡɛtəˌweɪ/ (GHET-uh-way).