How to pronounce ropeway
Say it like ROHP-way. Ropeway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHP).
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US American/ˈroʊpˌweɪ/ROHP-way
UK British/ˈrəʊpˌweɪ/ROHP-way
- ROHP
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ropeway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ropeway
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHP-way.
What does ropeway mean?
noun
- A system of cables, slung from towers, from which carriers are suspended to transport materials.
Where does ropeway come from?
From rope + way.
Questions about saying ropeway
How do you pronounce ropeway?
Say ROHP-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊpˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊpˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ropeway?
Ropeway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHP). Broken into parts: ROHP · way.
Is ropeway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊpˌweɪ/ (ROHP-way).