How to Pronounce Dew

To pronounce "dew", say DEW — one syllable, IPA /djuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/djuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dew”

"dew" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: do, due, doo, deux — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dew mean?

noun

  1. Any moisture from the atmosphere condensed by cool bodies upon their surfaces.
  2. Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning, resulting in drops.

Synonyms

rore

Words that rhyme with dew

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

spraycondensationdewpointmoisturewetnessdeosweatingretting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dew"?▾

"Dew" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dew"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dew" is /djuː/.

What does "dew" mean?▾

Dew: Any moisture from the atmosphere condensed by cool bodies upon their surfaces.

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