How to pronounce eschew
Say it like es-CHOO. Eschew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOO).
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- es
- CHOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eschew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- CHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of eschew
American and British speakers say eschew in essentially the same way: /ɛsˈtʃu/ in the US and /ɛsˈtʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: es-CHOO.
What does eschew mean?
- To avoid; to shun, to shy away from.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with eschew
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eschew.
Questions about saying eschew
How do you pronounce eschew?
Say es-CHOO. The American pronunciation is /ɛsˈtʃu/. In British English it is /ɛsˈtʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eschew?
Eschew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOO). Broken into parts: es · CHOO.
Do Americans and Brits say eschew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛsˈtʃu/ and the British form is /ɛsˈtʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.