How to Pronounce "chewy"
word
ˈtʃui
CHOO-ee
tʃjˈuːi
CHYOO-ee
Definition
Describes food that takes a lot of chewing because it is thick, sticky, or elastic, like gum or some candies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃui
British English
tʃjˈuːi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHOO-ee
UK
CHYOO-ee
Listen in Context
This candy is very chewy.
The steak was too chewy to eat.
My bread turned out a bit chewy.
Some people love chewy cookies, others prefer them crispy.