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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

railway

/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/

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What does railway mean?

noun

  1. A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.
  2. 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.”
Lewis CarrollThrough the Looking-GlassProject Gutenberg ebook #12
After a while I left them, and went on to the railway station to get as many morning papers as I could.
H. G. (Herbert George) WellsThe war of the worldsProject Gutenberg ebook #36
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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.
Thomas HardyJude the ObscureProject Gutenberg ebook #153
It was in Newman’s own apartment that Valentin dined, having brought his portmanteau, so that he might adjourn directly to the railway.
Henry JamesThe AmericanProject Gutenberg ebook #177
She was bright and enthusiastic as ever, but as he sat opposite her in the railway carriage, she seemed to look frail.
D. H. (David Herbert) LawrenceSons and LoversProject Gutenberg ebook #217