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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alleyway

/ˈæ.li.weɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.75 in modern English

Syllables
al-ley-way
IPA
/ˈæ.li.weɪ/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A narrow street formed by the proximity of adjacent buildings.

noun

A passage between two rows of cabins in a ship.

Etymology

From alley + way.

Inflected Forms

alleyways (plural)

Derived Forms

alleywayed passageway snickelway

Phrases

back alleyway

Synonyms

alley alleyway backs bunnyrun chare chore close ennog entry fold gangway gant

Questions

How do you pronounce alleyway?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæ.li.weɪ/.
What does alleyway mean?
A narrow street formed by the proximity of adjacent buildings.
Where does alleyway come from?
From alley + way.

How to pronounce alleyway

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