How to pronounce throughway
Say it like THROO-way. Throughway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROO).
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- THROO
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throughway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of throughway
American and British speakers say throughway in essentially the same way: /ˈθruˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈθruːˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THROO-way.
What does throughway mean?
- (Normally and officially spelled thruway) A broad highway fit for high-speed traffic; a thoroughfare.
- An continuous, open passage, corridor, or pathway that allows people to walk or move directly from one point to another without obstruction.
Where does throughway come from?
From through + way. Compare thoroughway.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- expressway
- freeway
- motorway
- pike
Words that rhyme with throughway
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of throughway.
Questions about saying throughway
How do you pronounce throughway?
Say THROO-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈθruˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈθruːˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throughway?
Throughway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROO). Broken into parts: THROO · way.
Do Americans and Brits say throughway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθruˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈθruːˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.