How to pronounce mildew
Say it like MIL-dyoo. Mildew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- dyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mildew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of mildew
American and British speakers say mildew in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪldju/ in the US and /ˈmɪldjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-dyoo.
What does mildew mean?
- A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.
- To taint with mildew.
- To become tainted with mildew.
Where does mildew come from?
From Middle English myldew, from Old English mildēaw, meledēaw, from Proto-West Germanic *milidauw, from *mili (“honey”) + *dauw (“dew”).
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Questions about saying mildew
How do you pronounce mildew?
Say MIL-dyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪldju/. In British English it is /ˈmɪldjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mildew?
Mildew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · dyoo.
Do Americans and Brits say mildew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪldju/ and the British form is /ˈmɪldjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.