HOW TO PRONOUNCE
railway
/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/
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What does railway mean?
noun
- A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.
- A track, consisting of parallel rails, over which wheeled vehicles such as trains may travel.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/
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“I don’t belong to this railway journey at all—I was in a wood just now—and I wish I could get back there.”
After a while I left them, and went on to the railway station to get as many morning papers as I could.
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“Cathedral? Yes. Though I think I’d rather sit in the railway station,” she answered, a remnant of vexation still in her voice.
It was in Newman’s own apartment that Valentin dined, having brought his portmanteau, so that he might adjourn directly to the railway.
She was bright and enthusiastic as ever, but as he sat opposite her in the railway carriage, she seemed to look frail.