How to pronounce eschewed
Say it like esh-OOD. Eschewed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce eschewed. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- esh
- OOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eschewed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- OODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of eschewed
American and British speakers say eschewed in essentially the same way: /ˌɛˈʃud/ in the US and /ˌɛˈʃuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: esh-OOD.
What does eschewed mean?
- simple past and past participle of eschew How to pronounce eschew
Words that rhyme with eschewed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eschewed.
Questions about saying eschewed
How do you pronounce eschewed?
Say esh-OOD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛˈʃud/. In British English it is /ˌɛˈʃuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eschewed?
Eschewed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOD). Broken into parts: esh · OOD.
Do Americans and Brits say eschewed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛˈʃud/ and the British form is /ˌɛˈʃuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.