How to pronounce hallways
Say it like HAWL-wayz. Hallways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWL).
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- HAWL
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hallways pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hallways
American and British speakers say hallways in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔlˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈhɔːlˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAWL-wayz.
What does hallways mean?
- plural of hallway How to pronounce hallway
Words that rhyme with hallways
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hallways.
Questions about saying hallways
How do you pronounce hallways?
Say HAWL-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔlˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːlˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hallways?
Hallways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWL). Broken into parts: HAWL · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say hallways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔlˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈhɔːlˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.