How to pronounce stowaways
Say it like STOH-uh-wayz. Stowaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- uh
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stowaways 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.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stowaways
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-uh-wayz.
What does stowaways mean?
- plural of stowaway How to pronounce stowaway
Questions about saying stowaways
How do you pronounce stowaways?
Say STOH-uh-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊəˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊəˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stowaways?
Stowaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · uh · wayz.
Is stowaways 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 /ˈstəʊəˌweɪz/ (STOH-uh-wayz).