How to pronounce spewy
Say it like SPYOO-wee. Spewy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPYOO).
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- SPYOO
- wee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spewy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spewy
American and British speakers say spewy in essentially the same way: /ˈspjuwi/ in the US and /ˈspjuːwi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPYOO-wee.
What does spewy mean?
- Feeling like vomiting; nauseous.
Where does spewy come from?
From spew + -y.
Questions about saying spewy
How do you pronounce spewy?
Say SPYOO-wee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspjuwi/. In British English it is /ˈspjuːwi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spewy?
Spewy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPYOO). Broken into parts: SPYOO · wee.
Do Americans and Brits say spewy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspjuwi/ and the British form is /ˈspjuːwi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.