How to pronounce sinewy
Say it like SIN-yoo-ee. Sinewy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- yoo
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinewy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. 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 sinewy
American and British speakers say sinewy in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnjui/ in the US and /ˈsɪnjuːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-yoo-ee.
What does sinewy mean?
- Tough; having strong sinews.
- Having or showing nervous strength.
- Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.
Where does sinewy come from?
Inherited from Middle English synwy, synewy, synowy (“tendonous”); equivalent to sinew + -y.
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Questions about saying sinewy
How do you pronounce sinewy?
Say SIN-yoo-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnjui/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnjuːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinewy?
Sinewy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · yoo · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sinewy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnjui/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnjuːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.