How to pronounce trailways
Say it like TRAYL-wayz. Trailways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYL).
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- TRAYL
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trailways pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of trailways
American and British speakers say trailways in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪlˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈtreɪlˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAYL-wayz.
What does trailways mean?
- plural of trailway
Questions about saying trailways
How do you pronounce trailways?
Say TRAYL-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪlˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪlˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trailways?
Trailways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYL). Broken into parts: TRAYL · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say trailways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪlˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪlˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.