How to pronounce zipway
Say it like ZIP-way. Zipway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP).
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- ZIP
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zipway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of zipway
American and British speakers say zipway in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪpweɪ/ in the US and /ˈzɪpweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIP-way.
What does zipway mean?
- A high-speed elevator, corridor, or similar transit route.
Where does zipway come from?
From zip + way.
Questions about saying zipway
How do you pronounce zipway?
Say ZIP-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪpweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈzɪpweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zipway?
Zipway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP). Broken into parts: ZIP · way.
Do Americans and Brits say zipway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪpweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈzɪpweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.