How to pronounce hideaway
Say it like HY-duh-way. Hideaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- duh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hideaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- duhKeep 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 hideaway
American and British speakers say hideaway in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-duh-way.
What does hideaway mean?
- a hiding place, somewhere one can go to get away from other people“This weekend, let's find some romantic hideaway on the coast.”
- Capable of being stored out of sight when not in use.
Where does hideaway come from?
From hide + away.
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Questions about saying hideaway
How do you pronounce hideaway?
Say HY-duh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hideaway?
Hideaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · duh · way.
Do Americans and Brits say hideaway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.