How to pronounce stairway
Say it like STAIR-way. Stairway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR).
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- STAIR
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stairway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAIRSay 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 stairway
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAIR-way.
What does stairway mean?
- A set of steps, with or without a case, that allow one to walk up or down.
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Words that rhyme with stairway
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Questions about saying stairway
How do you pronounce stairway?
Say STAIR-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛrˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛəweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stairway?
Stairway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR). Broken into parts: STAIR · way.
Is stairway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɛəweɪ/ (STAIR-way).