How to pronounce ewwy
Say it like IH-uu-ee. Ewwy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IH).
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- IH
- uu
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ewwy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ewwy
American and British speakers say ewwy in essentially the same way: /ˈɪʊi/ in the US and /ˈɪʊi/ in the UK.
British respelling: IH-uu-ee.
What does ewwy mean?
- Disgusting, nauseating.
Where does ewwy come from?
From ew + -y.
Questions about saying ewwy
How do you pronounce ewwy?
Say IH-uu-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪʊi/. In British English it is /ˈɪʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ewwy?
Ewwy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IH). Broken into parts: IH · uu · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say ewwy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪʊi/ and the British form is /ˈɪʊi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.