How to pronounce seaway
Say it like SEE-way. Seaway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of seaway
American and British speakers say seaway in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-way.
What does seaway mean?
- A lane or route at sea that is regularly used by ships; a sea lane or trade route.
- An inland waterway used by seagoing shipping.
- The headway of a vessel.
Where does seaway come from?
From Middle English seewey, from Old English sǣweġ (“a seaway, a path through the sea”), equivalent to sea + way.
Words that rhyme with seaway
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seaway.
Questions about saying seaway
How do you pronounce seaway?
Say SEE-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seaway?
Seaway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · way.
Do Americans and Brits say seaway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.