How to pronounce hewer
Say it like HYOO-er. Hewer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hewer. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HYOO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hewer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hewer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HYOO-uh.
What does hewer mean?
- One who hews.
Where does hewer come from?
From hew + -er.
Words that rhyme with hewer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hewer.
Questions about saying hewer
How do you pronounce hewer?
Say HYOO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhjuɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhjuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hewer?
Hewer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO). Broken into parts: HYOO · er.
Is hewer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhjuːə/ (HYOO-uh).