How to Pronounce Subway

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsʌbˌweɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subway”

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

Sounds exactly like: sub-way — easy to mix up when writing.

What does subway mean?

noun

  1. An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.
  2. A train that runs on such an underground railway.

verb

  1. To travel by underground railway.

Synonyms

MétrometroTubetuberapid transitundergroundunderground railwayunderpass

Words that rhyme with subway

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

metrounderpassundergroundtuberailwaytramlocomotivetramway

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subway"?▾

"Subway" has 2 syllables: subw · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "subway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subway" is /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/.

What does "subway" mean?▾

Subway: An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.

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