How to pronounce sewn
Say it like SOHN. Sewn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sewn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sewn
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOHN.
What does sewn mean?
- past participle of sew How to pronounce sew
Where does sewn come from?
Morphologically sew + -n.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sewn
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Words that sound like sewn
Questions about saying sewn
How do you pronounce sewn?
Say SOHN. The American pronunciation is /soʊn/. In British English it is /səʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sewn?
Sewn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOHN.
Is sewn 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 /səʊn/ (SOHN).
What words sound the same as sewn?
Sewn sounds the same as sone, sown in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.