English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Stew Pronunciation
Stew is pronounced STOO, IPA /ˈstu/.
STOO
US /ˈstu/ · UK /ˈstjuː/
Syllables: STOO (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.
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Stew in a Sentence
- The stew needs another hour on a low heat.
- She stewed the apples with a little sugar.
- There is cold stew in the fridge.
Common Mispronunciations of Stew
Not STOH
The ew pair is the oo of boot, so the word rhymes with new and not with so.
Not STYOO
Both readings are standard, STOO in America and a y glide in southern England. Pick one and keep to it.
Tip: Stewed and stewing hold on to whichever opening you chose.
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