How to pronounce keyway
Say it like KEE-way. Keyway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
- KEE
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keyway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of keyway
American and British speakers say keyway in essentially the same way: /ˈkiˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈkiːˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-way.
What does keyway mean?
- A slot into which a precision attachment (a key) is fitted.
- The whole deep way the key has to go, the hollow or cavity.
- A guide groove.
Where does keyway come from?
From key + way.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- keyseat
- groove
Words that rhyme with keyway
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keyway.
Questions about saying keyway
How do you pronounce keyway?
Say KEE-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keyway?
Keyway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · way.
Do Americans and Brits say keyway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkiˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkiːˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.