To pronounce "subways", say SUBW-ays — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
subways
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SUBW-ays
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"subways" has 2 syllables: subw-ays. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Subways" has 2 syllables: subw · ays.
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