How to pronounce Segway
Say it like SEG-way. Segway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEG).
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- SEG
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Segway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Segway
American and British speakers say Segway in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛˌɡweɪ/ in the US and /ˈsɛˌɡweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEG-way.
What does Segway mean?
- A motorised vehicle for one person, ridden while standing, and having two wheels on one axle that balances itself using gyroscopes and tilt sensors.
- To travel by Segway.
Words that rhyme with Segway
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Segway.
Words that sound like Segway
Questions about saying Segway
How do you pronounce Segway?
Say SEG-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛˌɡweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛˌɡweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Segway?
Segway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEG). Broken into parts: SEG · way.
Do Americans and Brits say Segway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛˌɡweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛˌɡweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Segway?
Segway sounds the same as segue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.