English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Ewer Pronunciation
Ewer is pronounced YOO-er, IPA /ˈjuɝ/.
YOO-er
US /ˈjuɝ/ · UK /ˈjuːə/
Syllables: YOO · er (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A large jug with a wide mouth, used for carrying water.
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Ewer in a Sentence
- A china ewer stood on the washstand.
- The ewer and basin came as a pair.
- She filled the ewer at the pump.
Common Mispronunciations of Ewer
Not EE-wer
The word begins on a y glide, so it opens like the word you. The e and w do not split into separate sounds.
Not YOOR
Two syllables: YOO-er. Squeezing it into one gives something very close to your.
Tip: Say the word you, then add a weak er.
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