How to pronounce taxiway
Say it like TAK-see-way. Taxiway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- see
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxiway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of taxiway
American and British speakers say taxiway in essentially the same way: /ˈtæksiweɪ/ in the US and /ˈtæksiweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-see-way.
What does taxiway mean?
- A road or path within an airport designated for the taxiing of aircraft connecting the runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities.
Where does taxiway come from?
From taxi + way.
Questions about saying taxiway
How do you pronounce taxiway?
Say TAK-see-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæksiweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtæksiweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxiway?
Taxiway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · see · way.
Do Americans and Brits say taxiway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæksiweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtæksiweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.