How many syllables in railways?

Syllables in railways

2

rail·ways

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

How to say railways

Pronunciation/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪz/
2 syllables, RAIL-ways · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with railways

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Questions

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

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