How to pronounce quietway
Say it like KWY-ih-tway. Quietway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
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- KWY
- ih
- tway
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quietway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- twayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of quietway
American and British speakers say quietway in essentially the same way: /ˈkwaɪɪtweɪ/ in the US and /ˈkwaɪɪtweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWY-ih-tway.
What does quietway mean?
- A low-traffic cycle route aimed at less confident cyclists or those who want to travel at a more gentle pace.
Where does quietway come from?
From quiet + way.
Questions about saying quietway
How do you pronounce quietway?
Say KWY-ih-tway. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪɪtweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪɪtweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quietway?
Quietway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · ih · tway.
Do Americans and Brits say quietway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwaɪɪtweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkwaɪɪtweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.