How to Pronounce Spillway

To pronounce "spillway", say SPILLW-ay — 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

SPILLW-ay

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💡 Tip for remembering “spillway”

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

What does spillway mean?

noun

  1. A path designed to take away overflow safely.

Words that rhyme with spillway

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spillway"?▾

"Spillway" has 2 syllables: spillw · ay.

What does "spillway" mean?▾

Spillway: A path designed to take away overflow safely.

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