How many syllables in "railways"?

"railways" has 2 sylaby (rail - ways).

How to divide "railways"?

"railways" divides into 2 parts: rail · ways.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (rail... ways) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sylaby

"railways": 2 sylaby.

Sylaby:rail·ways

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RAIL-ways(rail · ways)● ○

Stress in "railways" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈreɪl.weɪz⁄

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IPAˈreɪl.weɪz

Sylabyrail·ways

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6:16

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How many syllables in "railways"?: "railways" has 2 sylaby (rail - ways).
How to divide "railways"?: "railways" divides into 2 parts: rail · ways.
Where is the stress in "railways"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "railways"?: Say each syllable slowly (rail... ways) and listen on SayItVid.