To pronounce "phew", say PHEW — one syllable, IPA /fjuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/fjuː/
IPA
"phew" 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: few — easy to mix up when writing.
interjection
“Phew, that took a long time to cook!”
“Phew, it stinks in here!”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Phew" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "phew" is /fjuː/.
Phew: Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.
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