How to pronounce thruway
Say it like THROO-way. Thruway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROO).
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- THROO
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thruway 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 thruway
American and British speakers say thruway in essentially the same way: /ˈθruˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈθruːˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THROO-way.
What does thruway mean?
- Standard form of throughway.
Where does thruway come from?
From thru + way.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- expressway
- freeway
- motorway
- pike
Questions about saying thruway
How do you pronounce thruway?
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 thruway?
Thruway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROO). Broken into parts: THROO · way.
Do Americans and Brits say thruway 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.