How do you pronounce "subways"?

In American English: /ˈsʌbˌweɪz/ (SUHB-wayz). In British English: /sˈʌbweɪz/ (S-uhbw). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌbˌweɪz/ (SUHB-wayz). In Australian English: /sˈʌbweɪz/ (S-uhbw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌbˌweɪz/ (SUHB-wayz), while in British English it's /sˈʌbweɪz/ (S-uhbw).

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subways

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/ˈsʌbˌweɪz/

SUHB-wayz

Syllable Breakdown

sʌbsub·weɪzways

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