How to Pronounce Speedway

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈspiːdweɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “speedway”

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

What does speedway mean?

noun

  1. A form of motorcycle racing on flat (without camber) oval dirt tracks using motorcycles with neither brakes nor gears.
  2. A form of bicycle racing on flat (non-banked) oval dirt tracks.

Synonyms

bicycle speedwaycycle speedwaymotorcycle speedwaymotor speedwaymotospeedway

Words that rhyme with speedway

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

superspeedwayspeedskatingslicksupermotospeedskiingsprint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speedway"?▾

"Speedway" has 2 syllables: speedw · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "speedway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "speedway" is /ˈspiːdweɪ/.

What does "speedway" mean?▾

Speedway: A form of motorcycle racing on flat (without camber) oval dirt tracks using motorcycles with neither brakes nor gears.

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