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