Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊl wˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word "toll way" is pronounced as /təʊl weɪ/. The first syllable is spelled with the letter 'o' but pronounced with the sound of 'oh' /oʊ/. The 'll' in the second syllable is pronounced as a double consonant /l/. The last syllable is spelled with the letter 'a' but pronounced with the sound of 'ay' /eɪ/. A toll way refers to a road or highway that motorists have to pay a toll to use.
Toll way, also known as a toll road or turnpike, refers to a type of roadway or highway that requires motorists to pay a fee, known as a toll, in order to travel on it. This fee is typically collected at various toll booths or electronic collection points along the length of the road. Toll ways are constructed and maintained by private or public entities, and the toll revenue collected is used for financing the operational costs, maintenance, and improvements of the road.
Toll ways are marked with specific signage, indicating that they are toll roads and notifying motorists of the upcoming toll collection points. Toll fees can vary depending on factors such as the type of vehicle, distance traveled, or time of day. Payment methods also vary, ranging from cash payments at toll booths to electronic payment systems that allow for automatic deduction of toll fees, including transponders or license plate recognition systems.
Toll ways are often built to provide a higher quality and more efficient road infrastructure compared to regular highways, as the revenue generated from toll fees can be used to fund ongoing maintenance and expansion projects. They can also serve as a means to manage traffic and congestion by controlling access to the road. Toll ways are found in many countries around the world, providing an alternative route for motorists with the benefit of reduced travel time and improved road conditions compared to non-toll roads.
The word "toll way" is derived from two separate parts.
Firstly, the word "toll" originates from the Old English word "tol" or "toll", which referred to a charge or fee that had to be paid for passing through a particular area or using a specific road. The Old English word itself was borrowed from the Old Norse word "tol" with the same meaning.
Secondly, the word "way" comes from the Old English word "weg", which simply meant a path or road. This word has roots in the Germanic language family, and similar words can be found in other Germanic languages such as Dutch ("weg") and German ("Weg").
When combined, "toll way" refers to a road or highway where a fee must be paid to use it.
