How to pronounce jetway
Say it like JET-way. Jetway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JET).
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- JET
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jetway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of jetway
American and British speakers say jetway in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛtweɪ/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛtweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JET-way.
What does jetway mean?
- Synonym of jet bridge: an elevated corridor connecting an airport to a plane.
Where does jetway come from?
From the trademarked Jetway, a common American manufacturer of jet bridges, from jet + way.
Questions about saying jetway
How do you pronounce jetway?
Say JET-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛtweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛtweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jetway?
Jetway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JET). Broken into parts: JET · way.
Do Americans and Brits say jetway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛtweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛtweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.