How to Pronounce Ewes

To pronounce "ewes", say EW-es — 2 syllables, IPA /juːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/juːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ewes”

"ewes" has 2 syllables: ew-es. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hughs, hughes, yoos, youse — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ewes mean?

noun

  1. A female sheep, as opposed to a ram.

Synonyms

yoeyowyowe

Antonyms

ram

Words that rhyme with ewes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

anestrousanoestrousfemalesflocksgoatslambssheepheifers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ewes"?▾

"Ewes" has 2 syllables: ew · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "ewes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ewes" is /juːz/.

What does "ewes" mean?▾

Ewes: A female sheep, as opposed to a ram.

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