How to Pronounce Motorway

To pronounce "motorway", say MOT-orw-ay — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈməʊtəweɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈməʊtəweɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “motorway”

"motorway" has 3 syllables: mot-orw-ay.

What does motorway mean?

noun

  1. (parts of Australia) A broad highway designed for high speed traffic, having restrictions on the vehicle types permitted and merging lanes instead of cross traffic; in parts of the United States and other places called freeway.

Synonyms

controlled-access highwayfreeway

Related words

freewayexpresswaysuperhighwaythroughwaythruwaypikeroadautoroute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "motorway"?▾

"Motorway" has 3 syllables: mot · orw · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "motorway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "motorway" is /ˈməʊtəweɪ/.

What does "motorway" mean?▾

Motorway: (parts of Australia) A broad highway designed for high speed traffic, having restrictions on the vehicle types permitted and merging lanes instead of cross traffic; in parts of the United States and other places called freeway.

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