How to Pronounce Ways

To pronounce "ways", say WAYS — one syllable, IPA /weɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/weɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ways”

"ways" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: weighs, wais — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ways mean?

noun

  1. (heading) To do with a place or places.
  2. A method or manner of doing something; a mannerism.

    “You're going about it the wrong way.  He's known for his quirky ways.  I don't like the way she looks at me.”

noun

  1. The letter for the w sound in Pitman shorthand.

noun

  1. (usually preceded by a) A distance.

Words that rhyme with ways

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ways"?▾

"Ways" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ways"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ways" is /weɪz/.

What does "ways" mean?▾

Ways: (heading) To do with a place or places.

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