How to Pronounce Highways

To pronounce "highways", say HIGHW-ays — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HIGHW-ays

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💡 Tip for remembering “highways”

"highways" has 2 syllables: highw-ays. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

What does highways mean?

noun

  1. A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.
  2. An electrical conductor or interface serving as a common connection for two or more circuits or components.

noun

  1. A main, direct public road, especially a multi-lane, high speed thoroughfare connecting major population centers.
  2. Any public road for vehicular traffic.

Synonyms

busbardigit trunkelectrical busautobuscoachloser cruisermotorbusmultibushwy.

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Words that rhyme with highways

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

arteriesautorouteavenuesaxescausewayschannelscheminsexpressway

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "highways"?▾

"Highways" has 2 syllables: highw · ays.

What does "highways" mean?▾

Highways: A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.

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