How to pronounce screwy
Say it like SKROO-ee. Screwy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO).
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- SKROO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Screwy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of screwy
American and British speakers say screwy in essentially the same way: /ˈskrui/ in the US and /ˈskruːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKROO-ee.
What does screwy mean?
- Crazy; silly; ridiculous“That's a screwy idea; I am not going to fly all the way to Antarctica just to see a penguin!”
Where does screwy come from?
From screw + -y. 1820, original meaning “tipsy, slightly drunk”; meaning “crazy, ridiculous” first recorded 1887.
Words that rhyme with screwy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of screwy.
Questions about saying screwy
How do you pronounce screwy?
Say SKROO-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrui/. In British English it is /ˈskruːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in screwy?
Screwy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO). Broken into parts: SKROO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say screwy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrui/ and the British form is /ˈskruːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.