How to pronounce jewing
Say it like JOO-ing. Jewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jewing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay 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 jewing
American and British speakers say jewing in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒuɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-ing.
What does jewing mean?
- The carunculation of the base of the beak of some varieties of the domestic pigeon; the lobes or wattles of the lower mandible, often in the form of three small fleshy processes, one at each side and a third beneath and before the others.
- present participle and gerund of jew
Where does jewing come from?
In allusion to the curvation stereotypically associated with the noses of Jews.
Words that rhyme with jewing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jewing.
Questions about saying jewing
How do you pronounce jewing?
Say JOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jewing?
Jewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say jewing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒuɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.