How to pronounce subways
Say it like SUHB-wayz. Subways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subways pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of subways
American and British speakers say subways in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-wayz.
What does subways mean?
- plural of subway How to pronounce subway
- third-person singular simple present indicative of subway How to pronounce subway
Questions about saying subways
How do you pronounce subways?
Say SUHB-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subways?
Subways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say subways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.