How to Pronounce "spillway"
word
ˈspɪɫˌweɪ
SPIL-way
spˈɪlweɪ
spil-WAY
Definition
A spillway is a structure built to let extra water flow safely out of a dam or reservoir to prevent flooding.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɪɫˌweɪ
British English
spˈɪlweɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPIL-way
UK
spil-WAY
Listen in Context
The dam has a large spillway to release extra water.
Water flows quickly over the spillway during heavy rain.
The engineers inspected the spillway for any damage.
If the lake gets too high, the spillway automatically lets the extra water out.