How to pronounce stewed
Say it like STOOD. Stewed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stewed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of stewed
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: STYOOD.
What does stewed mean?
- Having been cooked by slowly boiling or simmering (see stew).
- Of tea: bitter from having been steeped too long.
- Drunk.
- simple past and past participle of stew How to pronounce stew
Where does stewed come from?
From stew + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with stewed
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Questions about saying stewed
How do you pronounce stewed?
Say STOOD. The American pronunciation is /stud/. In British English it is /stjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stewed?
Stewed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STOOD.
Is stewed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /stjuːd/ (STYOOD).