How to Pronounce Straightaway

To pronounce "straightaway", say STRAIGHT-aw-ay — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

STRAIGHT-aw-ay

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💡 Tip for remembering “straightaway”

"straightaway" has 3 syllables: straight-aw-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does straightaway mean?

adverb

  1. Very soon; quickly; immediately.

    “This item is urgent, so please start on it straight away.”

noun

  1. A straight section of a racetrack.

adjective

  1. Extendinf into the distance in a straight line.

Synonyms

at oncedelaywithoutforthwithimmediatelyinstantlynowright now

Words that rhyme with straightaway

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

quickpromptfastimmediateforthwithimmediatelyinstantlynow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "straightaway"?▾

"Straightaway" has 3 syllables: straight · aw · ay.

What does "straightaway" mean?▾

Straightaway: Very soon; quickly; immediately.

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