How to pronounce ridgeway
Say it like RIJ-way. Ridgeway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIJ).
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- RIJ
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridgeway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ridgeway
American and British speakers say ridgeway in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪdʒˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈrɪdʒˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIJ-way.
What does ridgeway mean?
- A track or path that follows the highest part of the landscape.
Where does ridgeway come from?
From ridge + way.
Questions about saying ridgeway
How do you pronounce ridgeway?
Say RIJ-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdʒˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdʒˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridgeway?
Ridgeway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIJ). Broken into parts: RIJ · way.
Do Americans and Brits say ridgeway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪdʒˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪdʒˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.