How to Pronounce "sinewy"
word
ˈsɪnjui
SIN-yoo-ee
sˈɪnjuːi
SIN-yoo-ee
Definition
Describes someone or something that is lean and strong, with visible muscles and tendons. Often refers to a body or part of the body that looks powerful, not bulky.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪnjui
British English
sˈɪnjuːi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIN-yoo-ee
UK
SIN-yoo-ee
Listen in Context
The runner had sinewy legs.
His arms were long and sinewy.
The horse's sinewy neck showed its strength.
Years of heavy work gave him a sinewy build.