How to Pronounce Three-way

To pronounce "three-way", say THREEW-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

9

Letters

THREEW-ay

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💡 Tip for remembering “three-way”

"three-way" has 2 syllables: threew-ay. It rhymes with keyway, if that helps it stick.

What does three-way mean?

noun

  1. Sexual activity involving three persons; a threesome; a ménage à trois.
  2. (Cincinnati) A serving of Cincinnati chili with spaghetti and cheese.

adjective

  1. (attributive) Relating to three different directions.

    “a three-way valve”

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Words that rhyme with three-way

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keyway

Related words

tripartitetrilateraltriangularmany-sidedmultilateralthree-partytriplethree

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "three-way"?▾

"Three-way" has 2 syllables: threew · ay.

What does "three-way" mean?▾

Three-way: Sexual activity involving three persons; a threesome; a ménage à trois.

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