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