How to pronounce phew
Say it like FYOO. Phew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FYOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of phew
American and British speakers say phew in essentially the same way: /fju/ in the US and /fjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO.
What does phew mean?
- Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.“Phew, that took a long time to cook!”
- Used to show disgust.“Phew, it stinks in here!”
Where does phew come from?
Attested since the early 17th century.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with phew
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phew.
Words that sound like phew
Questions about saying phew
How do you pronounce phew?
Say FYOO. The American pronunciation is /fju/. In British English it is /fjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phew?
Phew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FYOO.
Do Americans and Brits say phew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fju/ and the British form is /fjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as phew?
Phew sounds the same as few in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.