How to Pronounce Hewn

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/hjuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hewn”

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

Sounds exactly like: heun — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hewn 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.”

adjective

  1. Made or crafted by cutting, whittling down.
  2. Having been cut or mown down.

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Words that rhyme with hewn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunefestoonlampoonsaloonswoonstrewn

Related words

cutdownedfelledhand-hewnaxedhandcuthandwroughtwrought

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hewn"?▾

"Hewn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hewn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hewn" is /hjuːn/.

What does "hewn" mean?▾

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

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