How to pronounce ew
Say it like EE-oo. Ew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ew. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EE
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ew
American and British speakers say ew in essentially the same way: /ˈiu/ in the US and /ˈiːuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-oo.
What does ew mean?
- Expression of disgust or nausea.“Ew! There’s a fly in my soup.”
- To express disgust (at someone or something) by saying ew.
Where does ew come from?
Onomatopoeic, ideophonic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying ew
How do you pronounce ew?
Say EE-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈiu/. In British English it is /ˈiːuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ew?
Ew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say ew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈiu/ and the British form is /ˈiːuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.