How to pronounce stewing
Say it like STOO-ing. Stewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈstuɪŋ/STOO-ing
UK British/ˈstjuːɪŋ/STYOO-ing
- STOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stewing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stewing
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: STYOO-ing.
What does stewing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of stew How to pronounce stew
- The act by which something is stewed.“The meat was still tough even after repeated stewings.”
Words that rhyme with stewing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stewing.
Questions about saying stewing
How do you pronounce stewing?
Say STOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstjuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stewing?
Stewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · ing.
Is stewing 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 /ˈstjuːɪŋ/ (STYOO-ing).