How to Pronounce "stow away"
expression
ˈstoʊ/ /əˈweɪ
STOH-uh-WAY
stˈəʊ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
STOH-uh-WAY
Definition
To hide on a vehicle, such as a ship, airplane, or train, in order to travel without paying or being noticed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstoʊ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
stˈəʊ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STOH-uh-WAY
UK
STOH-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
He tried to stow away on the ship to Europe.
Many people stow away on trains to cross the border.
If you stow away, it is very dangerous.
They found a boy who had stowed away in the airplane's cargo hold.