How to Pronounce Stairway

To pronounce "stairway", say STAIRW-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

STAIRW-ay

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💡 Tip for remembering “stairway”

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

What does stairway mean?

noun

  1. A set of steps allowing one to walk up or down.

    “The phrase "stairway to heaven" has a variety of cultural significances.”

Synonyms

staircasestairs

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Words that rhyme with stairway

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conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

stairsstaircasestepsstairstairwellflightlandingfire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stairway"?▾

"Stairway" has 2 syllables: stairw · ay.

What does "stairway" mean?▾

Stairway: A set of steps allowing one to walk up or down.

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