How to Pronounce "aweigh"
word
əˈweɪ
uh-WAY
ˈɔːɹɪɡ
AW-rig
Definition
"Aweigh" is a nautical term meaning that an anchor has been lifted off the bottom and is clear of the sea floor, usually indicating a ship is ready to start moving.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈweɪ
British English
ˈɔːɹɪɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-WAY
UK
AW-rig
Listen in Context
The captain shouted, "Anchors aweigh!"
Once the anchor is aweigh, the ship can start moving.
The sailors checked if the anchor was fully aweigh.
With the anchor finally aweigh, everyone prepared for departure.