How to pronounce railway
Say it like RAYL-way. Railway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYL).
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- RAYL
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Railway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of railway
American and British speakers say railway in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪlˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈreɪlˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYL-way.
What does railway mean?
- line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
- a line of track providing a runway for wheels“he walked along the railroad track”
Where does railway come from?
From rail + way.
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Questions about saying railway
How do you pronounce railway?
Say RAYL-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪlˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪlˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in railway?
Railway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYL). Broken into parts: RAYL · way.
Do Americans and Brits say railway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪlˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈreɪlˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.