How to Pronounce Aweigh

To pronounce "aweigh", say AW-eigh — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈweɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈweɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aweigh”

"aweigh" has 2 syllables: aw-eigh.

What does aweigh mean?

adjective

  1. Just drawn out of the ground, and hanging perpendicularly; atrip; said of the anchor.

Related words

atripupfreesailanchoredweighingsuspendedhanging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aweigh"?▾

"Aweigh" has 2 syllables: aw · eigh.

What is the IPA transcription of "aweigh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aweigh" is /əˈweɪ/.

What does "aweigh" mean?▾

Aweigh: Just drawn out of the ground, and hanging perpendicularly; atrip; said of the anchor.

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