How to pronounce giveaway
Say it like GHIV-uh-way. Giveaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV).
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- GHIV
- uh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giveaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 giveaway
American and British speakers say giveaway in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIV-uh-way.
What does giveaway mean?
- a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group
- an unintentional disclosure
- a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards
Where does giveaway come from?
Deverbal from give away.
Questions about saying giveaway
How do you pronounce giveaway?
Say GHIV-uh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giveaway?
Giveaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV). Broken into parts: GHIV · uh · way.
Do Americans and Brits say giveaway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.