How to pronounce noway
Say it like NOH-way. Noway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of noway
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-way.
What does noway mean?
- In no manner or degree; not at all; nowise; no way.“Noway will I go with you.”
Where does noway come from?
From Middle English no way, no wey, no weye, na wai, equivalent to no + way; compare nowise, -wards.
Questions about saying noway
How do you pronounce noway?
Say NOH-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noway?
Noway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · way.
Is noway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnəʊweɪ/ (NOH-way).