How to pronounce thataway
Say it like THAD-uh-way. Thataway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAD).
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- THAD
- uh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thataway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 thataway
American and British speakers say thataway in essentially the same way: /ˈðædəˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈðædəˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THAD-uh-way.
What does thataway mean?
- That way (usually in terms of physical direction).
Where does thataway come from?
From that + way with anaptyxis of [a], see also -a-.
Questions about saying thataway
How do you pronounce thataway?
Say THAD-uh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈðædəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈðædəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thataway?
Thataway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAD). Broken into parts: THAD · uh · way.
Do Americans and Brits say thataway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈðædəˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈðædəˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.