How to Pronounce Freeway

To pronounce "freeway", say FREEW-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹiː.wei/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɹiː.wei/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “freeway”

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

What does freeway mean?

noun

  1. A road designed for safe, high-speed operation of motor vehicles through the elimination of at-grade intersections, usually divided and having at least two lanes in each direction; a dual carriageway with no at-grade crossings, a motorway.
  2. A toll-free highway.

Synonyms

fwy

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Words that rhyme with freeway

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conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

expresswaymotorwaysuperhighwaythroughwaythruwaypikeoff-rampautoroute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "freeway"?▾

"Freeway" has 2 syllables: freew · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "freeway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "freeway" is /ˈfɹiː.wei/.

What does "freeway" mean?▾

Freeway: A road designed for safe, high-speed operation of motor vehicles through the elimination of at-grade intersections, usually divided and having at least two lanes in each direction; a dual carriageway with no at-grade crossings, a motorway.

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