How to pronounce pew
Say it like PYOO. Pew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PYOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of pew
American and British speakers say pew in essentially the same way: /pju/ in the US and /pjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO.
What does pew mean?
- One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel.“In many churches some pews are reserved for either clerical or liturgical officials such as canons, or for prominent families.”
- The congregation of a church.
- An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family.
- To furnish with pews.
- An expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor.
Words that rhyme with pew
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pew.
Questions about saying pew
How do you pronounce pew?
Say PYOO. The American pronunciation is /pju/. In British English it is /pjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pew?
Pew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PYOO.
Do Americans and Brits say pew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pju/ and the British form is /pjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.