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How to pronounce:
chew
Definition:
(nou) a wad of something chewable as tobacco (nou) biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
Phonetic Transcription:
tʃuː
Examples:
Chewing gum replaced tobacco as the favorite chew of the younger generation.
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Common mistakes of chew pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many people pronounce "chew" with a short vowel sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation is /tʃuː/ in UK and /tʃu/ in US. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel to sound like "oo" in "too."
- Ignoring the initial consonant cluster: Some learners may omit the "ch" sound at the beginning of "chew," leading to a mispronunciation. The correct sound is /tʃ/. Tip: Practice saying "ch" as in "chocolate" before saying "chew."
- Incorrect stress placement: While "chew" is a single-syllable word, some might mistakenly add stress to an incorrect part. The correct pronunciation is /tʃuː/ with no secondary stress. Tip: Remember that "chew" has only one strong syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some speakers may pronounce "chew" with an exaggerated "w" sound at the end, making it sound like "chew-w." The correct pronunciation is /tʃuː/ in UK and /tʃu/ in US. Tip: Keep the "w" subtle and smooth, blending it into the vowel sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "chew" with "choo," which is a different sound. "Chew" is pronounced /tʃuː/ in UK and /tʃu/ in US. Tip: Practice differentiating by saying both words in pairs to hear the differences clearly.