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How many syllables in subway?

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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable sub
  • 6 letters
Syllables
sub-way: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SUB-way. Lighter (secondary) stress on way.
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as sub-way.

Words that rhyme with subway

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide subway into syllables?

subway divides as sub-way. sub-way: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in subway?

Subway has 2 syllables (sub-way).

Which syllable is stressed in subway?

The stressed syllable in subway is sub. The 1st syllable is stressed: SUB-way. Lighter (secondary) stress on way.

How do you pronounce subway?

/ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ in American English.