How to pronounce spanghew
Say it like SPANG-hyoo. Spanghew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG).
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- SPANG
- hyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spanghew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- hyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of spanghew
American and British speakers say spanghew in essentially the same way: /ˈspæŋhju/ in the US and /ˈspæŋhjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPANG-hyoo.
What does spanghew mean?
- To strike (a frog or toad) and cause to fly in the air; to inflate (a frog) and bowl it across the surface of a pond.
Where does spanghew come from?
From a combination of spang (“to spring”) and an onomatopoeic second element.
Questions about saying spanghew
How do you pronounce spanghew?
Say SPANG-hyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈspæŋhju/. In British English it is /ˈspæŋhjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spanghew?
Spanghew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG). Broken into parts: SPANG · hyoo.
Do Americans and Brits say spanghew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspæŋhju/ and the British form is /ˈspæŋhjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.