How to Pronounce "airway"
word
/ˈɛɹˌweɪ/
AIR-way
/ˈeəweɪ/
AIR-way
Definition
A passage through which air flows, especially in the body (like the windpipe or bronchial tubes), or sometimes used for routes for airplanes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛɹˌweɪ/
British English
/ˈeəweɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-way
UK
AIR-way
Listen in Context
The doctor checked if the patient's airway was clear.
Choking can block the airway and stop you from breathing.
Smoke can irritate the airways in your lungs.
He learned first aid so he could keep someone's airway open in an emergency.