How to pronounce plew
Say it like PLOO. Plew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of plew
American and British speakers say plew in essentially the same way: /plu/ in the US and /pluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOO.
What does plew mean?
- beaver pelt
Where does plew come from?
From Canadian French, from French poilu (“hairy”).
Words that rhyme with plew
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plew.
Questions about saying plew
How do you pronounce plew?
Say PLOO. The American pronunciation is /plu/. In British English it is /pluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plew?
Plew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLOO.
Do Americans and Brits say plew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plu/ and the British form is /pluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.