How to pronounce hewing
Say it like HYOO-ing. Hewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO).
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- HYOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hewing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hewing
American and British speakers say hewing in essentially the same way: /ˈhjuɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhjuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYOO-ing.
What does hewing mean?
Words that rhyme with hewing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hewing.
Questions about saying hewing
How do you pronounce hewing?
Say HYOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhjuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhjuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hewing?
Hewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO). Broken into parts: HYOO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say hewing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhjuɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhjuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.