How to pronounce dew
Say it like DOO. Dew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of dew
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO.
What does dew mean?
- water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air“in the morning the grass was wet with dew”
Where does dew come from?
Cognate with German Tau, Dutch dauw and Afrikaans dou.
Words that rhyme with dew
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dew.
Words that sound like dew
Questions about saying dew
How do you pronounce dew?
Say DOO. The American pronunciation is /du/. In British English it is /djuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dew?
Dew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOO.
Is dew pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /djuː/ (DYOO).
What words sound the same as dew?
Dew sounds the same as do, due in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.