How to Pronounce Fairway

To pronounce "fairway", say FAIRW-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛəweɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɛəweɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fairway”

"fairway" has 2 syllables: fairw-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does fairway mean?

noun

  1. The area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short.
  2. Any tract of land free from obstacles.

Words that rhyme with fairway

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fairway"?▾

"Fairway" has 2 syllables: fairw · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "fairway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fairway" is /ˈfɛəweɪ/.

What does "fairway" mean?▾

Fairway: The area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short.

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