How to pronounce getaways
Say it like GHET-uh-wayz. Getaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET).
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- GHET
- uh
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Getaways 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.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of getaways
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GHET-uh-wayz.
What does getaways mean?
- plural of getaway How to pronounce getaway
Questions about saying getaways
How do you pronounce getaways?
Say GHET-uh-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛtəˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛtəˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in getaways?
Getaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET). Broken into parts: GHET · uh · wayz.
Is getaways 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 /ˈɡɛtəˌweɪz/ (GHET-uh-wayz).