How to Pronounce "edgeways"
word
ˈɛdʒˌweɪz
EJ-wayz
ˈɛdʒweɪz
EJ-wayz
Definition
In or with the edge turned forward or facing out; often used in the phrase 'get a word in edgeways,' meaning to participate in a conversation or say something when it's hard to find an opportunity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛdʒˌweɪz
British English
ˈɛdʒweɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EJ-wayz
UK
EJ-wayz
Listen in Context
He held the book edgeways so we could see how thin it was.
The door was so narrow, we had to turn edgeways to get through.
She put the painting edgeways on the shelf.
I couldn't get a word in edgeways at the meeting yesterday.