How to Pronounce Alleyway

To pronounce "alleyway", say ALL-eyw-ay — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.li.weɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæ.li.weɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alleyway”

"alleyway" has 3 syllables: all-eyw-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does alleyway mean?

noun

  1. A narrow street formed by the proximity of adjacent buildings.
  2. A passage between two rows of cabins in a ship.

Synonyms

alley

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Words that rhyme with alleyway

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conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

alleycorridordrivewaylanewalkwaygangwaydeadlockaisle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alleyway"?▾

"Alleyway" has 3 syllables: all · eyw · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "alleyway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alleyway" is /ˈæ.li.weɪ/.

What does "alleyway" mean?▾

Alleyway: A narrow street formed by the proximity of adjacent buildings.

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