How to pronounce shrewish
Say it like SHROO-ish. Shrewish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHROO).
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- SHROO
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrewish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shrewish
American and British speakers say shrewish in essentially the same way: /ˈʃruɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈʃruːɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHROO-ish.
What does shrewish mean?
- Of or pertaining to a shrew (a nagging, ill-tempered woman).
- Bad-tempered; ill-natured; obstinate, as a shrew.
Where does shrewish come from?
From shrew + -ish. Compare Middle English schrewis, shrewessh, shrewyssh (“wicked, malignant”).
Words that rhyme with shrewish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrewish.
Questions about saying shrewish
How do you pronounce shrewish?
Say SHROO-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃruɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈʃruːɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrewish?
Shrewish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHROO). Broken into parts: SHROO · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say shrewish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃruɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈʃruːɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.