highway

/ˈhaɪweɪ/

Syllables high·way

Stress HIGH-way

Phonics Breakdown

high

/haɪ/

igh sound

way

/weɪ/

long ai

Meaning

a main public road, especially one connecting major towns or cities

Sound Reference

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high=/haɪ/(high) + way=/weɪ/(way)

Example

This highway connects the city to the airport.