How to pronounce dewy
Say it like DOO-ee. Dewy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dewy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dewy
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-ee.
What does dewy mean?
- Covered by dew.“The dewy grass was too slick for football.”
- Having the quality of bearing droplets of water.“In the dewy fog, it was cold and damp.”
- Resembling or characteristic of dew.
Where does dewy come from?
From Middle English dewy, deuhy, from Old English dēawiġ, from Proto-West Germanic *dauwag, *dauwīg, equivalent to dew + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- rory
Words that rhyme with dewy
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Questions about saying dewy
How do you pronounce dewy?
Say DOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdui/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dewy?
Dewy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · ee.
Is dewy 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 /ˈdjuːi/ (DYOO-ee).