How to pronounce rockaway
Say it like ROK-uh-way. Rockaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK).
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- ROK
- uh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rockaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rockaway
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROK-uh-way.
What does rockaway mean?
- A light, low, four-wheeled carriage with standing top, open at the sides, but with waterproof curtains for bad weather.
- A similar but heavier carriage, enclosed except at the front, and with a door at each side.
Where does rockaway come from?
Probably from Rockaway Beach, where they were used.
Questions about saying rockaway
How do you pronounce rockaway?
Say ROK-uh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒkəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rockaway?
Rockaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK). Broken into parts: ROK · uh · way.
Is rockaway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒkəˌweɪ/ (ROK-uh-way).