How to pronounce segways
Say it like SEG-wayz. Segways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce segways. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEG
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Segways 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.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of segways
American and British speakers say segways in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛˌɡweɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɛˌɡweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEG-wayz.
What does segways mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of segway How to pronounce segway
Questions about saying segways
How do you pronounce segways?
Say SEG-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛˌɡweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛˌɡweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in segways?
Segways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEG). Broken into parts: SEG · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say segways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛˌɡweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɛˌɡweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.