How to pronounce newsies
Say it like NOO-zeez. Newsies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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US American/ˈnuziz/NOO-zeez
UK British/ˈnjuːziz/NYOO-zeez
- NOO
- zeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newsies 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.
- zeezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of newsies
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-zeez.
What does newsies mean?
noun
- plural of newsy How to pronounce newsy
- plural of newsie
Questions about saying newsies
How do you pronounce newsies?
Say NOO-zeez. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuziz/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːziz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newsies?
Newsies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · zeez.
Is newsies 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 /ˈnjuːziz/ (NYOO-zeez).