How to pronounce giveaways
Say it like GHIV-uh-wayz. Giveaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV).
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- GHIV
- uh
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giveaways 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.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of giveaways
American and British speakers say giveaways in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIV-uh-wayz.
What does giveaways mean?
- plural of giveaway How to pronounce giveaway
Questions about saying giveaways
How do you pronounce giveaways?
Say GHIV-uh-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giveaways?
Giveaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV). Broken into parts: GHIV · uh · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say giveaways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪvəˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.