How to pronounce mildews
Say it like MIL-dooz. Mildews has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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US American/ˈmɪlˌduz/MIL-dooz
UK British/ˈmɪlˌdjuːz/MIL-dyooz
- MIL
- dooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mildews 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.
- doozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of mildews
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: MIL-dyooz.
What does mildews mean?
noun
- plural of mildew. How to pronounce mildew
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mildew How to pronounce mildew
Questions about saying mildews
How do you pronounce mildews?
Say MIL-dooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlˌduz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlˌdjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mildews?
Mildews has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · dooz.
Is mildews pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈmɪlˌdjuːz/ (MIL-dyooz).