How to Pronounce Sewer

To pronounce "sewer", say SEW-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈs(j)uːə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈs(j)uːə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sewer”

"sewer" has 2 syllables: sew-er. It rhymes with rescuer and skewer, if that helps it stick.

What does sewer mean?

noun

  1. A pipe or system of pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage.

verb

  1. To provide (a place) with a system of sewers.

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Words that rhyme with sewer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rescuerskewerwooerviewerwrongdoerdewarevildoerfluorpursuerbluerchewershoer

Related words

seweragecloacadraindrainpipeguttermanholedrainagecesspool

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sewer"?▾

"Sewer" has 2 syllables: sew · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "sewer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sewer" is /ˈs(j)uːə/.

What does "sewer" mean?▾

Sewer: A pipe or system of pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage.

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