How many syllables in railway?

Syllables in railway

2

rail·way

Railway has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say railway

Pronunciation/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/
2 syllables, RAIL-way · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say railway slowly and listen for each vowel sound: rail, way. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with railway

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Questions

How many syllables are in railway?
Railway has two syllables.
How do you divide railway into syllables?
Railway divides as rail-way.
Which syllable is stressed in railway?
The first syllable (RAIL-way).

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