How to Pronounce Mildew

To pronounce "mildew", say MILD-ew — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪl.djuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɪl.djuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mildew”

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

What does mildew mean?

noun

  1. A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.

verb

  1. To taint with mildew.
  2. To become tainted with mildew.

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Words that rhyme with mildew

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

moldblightfungusdiseaseblancpowderymoisturemould

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mildew"?▾

"Mildew" has 2 syllables: mild · ew.

What is the IPA transcription of "mildew"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mildew" is /ˈmɪl.djuː/.

What does "mildew" mean?▾

Mildew: A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.

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