How do you pronounce "subway"?

In American English: /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ (SUHB-way). In British English: /sˈɐbwˌeɪ/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ (SUHB-way). In Australian English: /sˈʌbweɪ/ (S-uhbw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ (SUHB-way), while in British English it's /sˈɐbwˌeɪ/ (S).

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subway

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/ˈsʌbˌweɪ/

SUHB-way

Syllable Breakdown

sʌbsub·weɪway

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