How to pronounce tew
Say it like CHOO. Tew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tew. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tew
American and British speakers say tew in essentially the same way: /tʃu/ in the US and /tʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHOO.
What does tew mean?
- To tow along, as a vessel.
- To prepare (leather, hemp, etc.) by beating or working; to taw.
- To beat; to scourge.
- Pronunciation spelling of too
Where does tew come from?
From Middle English tewen, a variant of tawen (“to taw, prepare”).
Words that rhyme with tew
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tew.
Words that sound like tew
Questions about saying tew
How do you pronounce tew?
Say CHOO. The American pronunciation is /tʃu/. In British English it is /tʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tew?
Tew is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHOO.
Do Americans and Brits say tew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃu/ and the British form is /tʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tew?
Tew sounds the same as chew, chou in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.