How to pronounce pewee
Say it like PEE-wee. Pewee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- wee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pewee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pewee
American and British speakers say pewee in essentially the same way: /ˈpiwi/ in the US and /ˈpiːwi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-wee.
What does pewee mean?
- Any of various tyrant flycatchers of the genus Contopus.
- An American version of the children's game gilli-danda.
Where does pewee come from?
Imitative of the vocalizations of various birds.
Words that rhyme with pewee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pewee.
Questions about saying pewee
How do you pronounce pewee?
Say PEE-wee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiwi/. In British English it is /ˈpiːwi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pewee?
Pewee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · wee.
Do Americans and Brits say pewee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiwi/ and the British form is /ˈpiːwi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.