How many syllables in highway?

There are 2 syllables in the word highway.

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Divide highway into syllables:

high · way

How to pronounce highway:

Definition of highway:

highway (noun):: a public way; a main direct road; a main road, esp. one that connects towns; a major road for any form of motor transport.

Synonyms for highway:

arterial

arterial road

artery

avenue

beltway

boulevard

bypass

carriageway

causeway

divided highway

drive

dual carriageway

expressway

freeway

high road

highroad

interchange

interstate

interstate highway

lane

main road

motorway

parkway

pass

pike

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Antonyms for highway:

egress

refusal

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