How to pronounce walkway
Say it like WAW-kway. Walkway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- kway
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Walkway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kwayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of walkway
American and British speakers say walkway in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔˌkweɪ/ in the US and /ˈwɔːˌkweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAW-kway.
What does walkway mean?
- A clearly defined path for pedestrians.
Where does walkway come from?
From walk + way.
Questions about saying walkway
How do you pronounce walkway?
Say WAW-kway. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔˌkweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌkweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in walkway?
Walkway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · kway.
Do Americans and Brits say walkway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔˌkweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈwɔːˌkweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.