How to pronounce stowaway
Say it like STOH-uh-way. Stowaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- uh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stowaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stowaway
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-uh-way.
What does stowaway mean?
- A person who hides on board a ship, train, etc. so as to get a free passage.
Where does stowaway come from?
From stow away, from stow and away.
Questions about saying stowaway
How do you pronounce stowaway?
Say STOH-uh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stowaway?
Stowaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · uh · way.
Is stowaway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈstəʊəˌweɪ/ (STOH-uh-way).