How to Pronounce Hewing

To pronounce "hewing", say HEW-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhjuːɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhjuːɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hewing”

"hewing" has 2 syllables: hew-ing. It rhymes with stewing and misconstruing, if that helps it stick.

What does hewing mean?

verb

  1. To chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down.
  2. To shape; to form.

    “One of the most widely used typefaces in the world was hewn by the English printer and typographer John Baskerville.”

noun

  1. The act of one who hews or chops.

Words that rhyme with hewing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stewingmisconstruingviewingpursuingundoingbluingscrewingmewingreviewingcuingeschewingbrewing

Related words

hedginghackinghachementhagglinghackerhayinghedgemakinghoveling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hewing"?▾

"Hewing" has 2 syllables: hew · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hewing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hewing" is /ˈhjuːɪŋ/.

What does "hewing" mean?▾

Hewing: To chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down.

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