How to pronounce sewist
Say it like SOH-ist. Sewist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sewist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sewist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-ist.
What does sewist mean?
- One who sews.
Where does sewist come from?
From sew + -ist, to avoid visual ambiguity with sewer (“waste pipe”).
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Questions about saying sewist
How do you pronounce sewist?
Say SOH-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sewist?
Sewist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · ist.
Is sewist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊɪst/ (SOH-ist).