How to pronounce newlyweds
Say it like NOO-lee-wedz. Newlyweds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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US American/ˈnuliˌwɛdz/NOO-lee-wedz
UK British/ˈnjuːliˌwɛdz/NYOO-lee-wedz
- NOO
- lee
- wedz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newlyweds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wedzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of newlyweds
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-lee-wedz.
What does newlyweds mean?
Questions about saying newlyweds
How do you pronounce newlyweds?
Say NOO-lee-wedz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuliˌwɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːliˌwɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newlyweds?
Newlyweds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · lee · wedz.
Is newlyweds 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 /ˈnjuːliˌwɛdz/ (NYOO-lee-wedz).