how to pronounce straightaway

/ˈstɹɛɪtəˌwɛɪ/

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straightaway is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of straightaway in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… it's a sensation straightaway of course …”

meanings of straightaway

noun:

A straight section of a racetrack.

adverb:

Alternative form of straight away (“at once; immediately").

adjective:

Extending into the distance in a straight line.

straightaway frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word straightaway occurs in english on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics straightaway can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that straightaway can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) transport and travel;