How to pronounce someways
Say it like SUHM-wayz. Someways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Someways pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- wayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of someways
American and British speakers say someways in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌmweɪz/ in the US and /ˈsʌmweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-wayz.
What does someways mean?
- Somehow, in an unspecified manner; someway.
Where does someways come from?
From some + way. Compare anyways.
Questions about saying someways
How do you pronounce someways?
Say SUHM-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in someways?
Someways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say someways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌmweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌmweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.