How do you pronounce "airways"?

In American English: /ˈɛrˌweɪz/ (EHR-wayz). In British English: /ˈɛəwˌeɪz/ (EH-uhw-ayz). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrˌweɪz/ (EHR-wayz). In Australian English: /ˈeəweɪz/ (EH-uhw-ayz).

Is "airways" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrˌweɪz/ (EHR-wayz), while in British English it's /ˈɛəwˌeɪz/ (EH-uhw-ayz).

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/ˈɛrˌweɪz/

EHR-wayz

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ɛrair·weɪzways

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Last updated: 2026-02-12