How to Pronounce Eschew

To pronounce "eschew", say ESCH-ew — 2 syllables, IPA /ɛsˈtʃuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɛsˈtʃuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eschew”

"eschew" has 2 syllables: esch-ew. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does eschew mean?

verb

  1. To avoid; to shun, to shy away from.

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Words that rhyme with eschew

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertopurviewimbuecootaboo

Related words

shunavoidavoidingforgoshirkavertabandonprevent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eschew"?▾

"Eschew" has 2 syllables: esch · ew.

What is the IPA transcription of "eschew"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eschew" is /ɛsˈtʃuː/.

What does "eschew" mean?▾

Eschew: To avoid; to shun, to shy away from.

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