How to pronounce ewe
Say it like YOO. Ewe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ewe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ewe
American and British speakers say ewe in essentially the same way: /ju/ in the US and /juː/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO.
What does ewe mean?
- A female sheep, as opposed to a ram.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ewe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ewe.
Words that sound like ewe
Questions about saying ewe
How do you pronounce ewe?
Say YOO. The American pronunciation is /ju/. In British English it is /juː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ewe?
Ewe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YOO.
Do Americans and Brits say ewe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ju/ and the British form is /juː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ewe?
Ewe sounds the same as yew, you in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.