How to Pronounce Railway

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “railway”

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

What does railway mean?

noun

A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.
A track, consisting of parallel rails, over which wheeled vehicles such as trains may travel.

Synonyms

rail railroad railroad track rails railway line railway track RY Ry.

Words that rhyme with railway

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

convey display dismay sobriquet disarray allay gay decay play portray cache fray

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "railway"?▾

"Railway" has 2 syllables: railw · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "railway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "railway" is /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/.

What does "railway" mean?▾

Railway: A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.

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