How to pronounce runways
Say it like RUHN-wayz. Runways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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- RUHN
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runways pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of runways
American and British speakers say runways in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈrʌnˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-wayz.
What does runways mean?
- plural of runway How to pronounce runway
Questions about saying runways
How do you pronounce runways?
Say RUHN-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runways?
Runways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say runways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌnˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrʌnˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.