How to pronounce makeaway
Say it like MAY-kuh-way. Makeaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- kuh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Makeaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of makeaway
American and British speakers say makeaway in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪkəweɪ/ in the US and /ˈmeɪkəweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-kuh-way.
What does makeaway mean?
- A kit containing the ingredients for a meal, delivered by a restaurant to the diner's home for them to cook.
Where does makeaway come from?
Blend of make + takeaway.
Words that rhyme with makeaway
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of makeaway.
Questions about saying makeaway
How do you pronounce makeaway?
Say MAY-kuh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪkəweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪkəweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in makeaway?
Makeaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · kuh · way.
Do Americans and Brits say makeaway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪkəweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪkəweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.