How to Pronounce Lewd

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

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/ljuːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lewd”

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

What does lewd mean?

verb

  1. To get high on quaalude.
  2. To express lust; to behave in a lewd manner.

adjective

  1. Lascivious, sexually promiscuous, rude.
  2. Lay; not clerical.

Words that rhyme with lewd

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudebroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudealludesolitude

Related words

salaciouslasciviouslibidinouslustfulsexyobscenedirtylenocinant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lewd"?▾

"Lewd" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lewd"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lewd" is /ljuːd/.

What does "lewd" mean?▾

Lewd: To get high on quaalude.

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