How to pronounce smew
Say it like SMYOO. Smew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SMYOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of smew
American and British speakers say smew in essentially the same way: /smju/ in the US and /smjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMYOO.
What does smew mean?
- A small compact diving duck, Mergellus albellus, that breeds in the northern taiga of Europe and Asia and winters on sheltered coasts or inland lakes.
Where does smew come from?
Origin unknown. In use since the 17th century.
Words that rhyme with smew
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smew.
Questions about saying smew
How do you pronounce smew?
Say SMYOO. The American pronunciation is /smju/. In British English it is /smjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smew?
Smew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMYOO.
Do Americans and Brits say smew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /smju/ and the British form is /smjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.