How to pronounce straightaways
Say it like STRAY-tuh-wayz. Straightaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
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- STRAY
- tuh
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straightaways 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.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of straightaways
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAY-tuh-wayz.
What does straightaways mean?
- plural of straightaway How to pronounce straightaway
Questions about saying straightaways
How do you pronounce straightaways?
Say STRAY-tuh-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straightaways?
Straightaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · tuh · wayz.
Is straightaways 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 /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪz/ (STRAY-tuh-wayz).