How to Pronounce Causeway

To pronounce "causeway", say CAUS-ew-ay — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔːz.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

/ˈkɔːz.weɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “causeway”

"causeway" has 3 syllables: caus-ew-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does causeway mean?

noun

  1. A road that is raised, so as to be above water, marshland, and similar low-lying obstacles. Originally causeways were much like dykes, generally pierced to let water through, whereas many modern causeways are more like bridges or viaducts.

verb

  1. To pave, to cobble.

Words that rhyme with causeway

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

bridgeviaductboardwalkpieroverpassjettybreakwaterhighway

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "causeway"?▾

"Causeway" has 3 syllables: caus · ew · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "causeway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "causeway" is /ˈkɔːz.weɪ/.

What does "causeway" mean?▾

Causeway: A road that is raised, so as to be above water, marshland, and similar low-lying obstacles. Originally causeways were much like dykes, generally pierced to let water through, whereas many modern causeways are more like bridges or viaducts.

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