noun

alleyways

/ˈæ.li.weɪz/ all·eyw·ays 3 syllables

A narrow street formed by the proximity of adjacent buildings.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Alleyways

A narrow street formed by the proximity of adjacent buildings.

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Alleyways is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include alley — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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How many syllables does alleyways have?

Alleyways has 3 syllables: all·eyw·ays. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is alleyways?

Alleyways is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for alleyways?

Words with similar meanings to alleyways include alley. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

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Alleyways can be used in sentences where a noun describing a narrow street formed by the proximity of adjacent buildings. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

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Alleyways starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does alleyways have?

Alleyways has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.