How to pronounce pshaw
Say it like PSHOW. Pshaw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PSHOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pshaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PSHOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of pshaw
American and British speakers say pshaw in essentially the same way: /pʃaʊ/ in the US and /pʃaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PSHOW.
What does pshaw mean?
- Indicating contempt, disgust, irritation, impatience, or disbelief.“Pshaw! I can't believe it!”
- To express disgust or contempt by saying “pshaw”.
Where does pshaw come from?
A natural expressive noise of rejection.
Words that rhyme with pshaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pshaw.
Questions about saying pshaw
How do you pronounce pshaw?
Say PSHOW. The American pronunciation is /pʃaʊ/. In British English it is /pʃaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pshaw?
Pshaw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PSHOW.
Do Americans and Brits say pshaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʃaʊ/ and the British form is /pʃaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.