How to pronounce readaway
Say it like REE-duh-way. Readaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈridəweɪ/REE-duh-way
UK British/ˈriːdəweɪ/REE-duh-way
- REE
- duh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep 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 readaway
American and British speakers say readaway in essentially the same way: /ˈridəweɪ/ in the US and /ˈriːdəweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-duh-way.
What does readaway mean?
noun
- A short holiday or weekend trip in which the main activity is reading and discussing books.“She went on a readaway with friends to relax, read novels, and talk about literature.”
Questions about saying readaway
How do you pronounce readaway?
Say REE-duh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈridəweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈriːdəweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readaway?
Readaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · duh · way.
Do Americans and Brits say readaway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridəweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈriːdəweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.