How to Pronounce Pew

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

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Letters

/pjuː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pew”

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

Sounds exactly like: peugh, pugh — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pew mean?

noun

  1. One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel.

    “In many churches some pews are reserved for either clerical or liturgical officials such as canons, or for prominent families.”

  2. An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family.

verb

  1. To furnish with pews.

Words that rhyme with pew

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pew"?▾

"Pew" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pew"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pew" is /pjuː/.

What does "pew" mean?▾

Pew: One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel.

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