How to pronounce straightaway
Say it like STRAY-tuh-way. Straightaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
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- STRAY
- tuh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straightaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep 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 straightaway
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAY-tuh-way.
What does straightaway mean?
- Alternative form of straightway (“A straight section of a racetrack.”).
- Alternative form of straight away (“at once; immediately”).
- Extending into the distance in a straight line.
Questions about saying straightaway
How do you pronounce straightaway?
Say STRAY-tuh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straightaway?
Straightaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · tuh · way.
Is straightaway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ/ (STRAY-tuh-way).