subway

/ˈsʌbweɪ/

Syllables sub·way

Stress SUB-way

Phonics Breakdown

sub

/sʌb/

short u

way

/weɪ/

long ai

Meaning

an underground railway system

Sound Reference

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sub=/sʌb/(submarine) + way=/weɪ/(way)

Example

I take the subway to work every day.