How to pronounce parkway
Say it like PARK-way. Parkway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PARK).
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- PARK
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parkway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of parkway
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHK-way.
What does parkway mean?
- A path, carriage-way, or road through a park or a landscaped right of way.
- A scenic freeway.
- A divided highway with a landscaped median.“As they cruised, she remembered the old saw: Why do we drive on a parkway and park in a driveway?”
- A railway station built on the edge of a town, typically with a large car park to function as a park and ride interchange.
Where does parkway come from?
From park + way.
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Questions about saying parkway
How do you pronounce parkway?
Say PARK-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrkˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːkˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parkway?
Parkway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PARK). Broken into parts: PARK · way.
Is parkway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɑːkˌweɪ/ (PAHK-way).