How to Pronounce "chew the scenery"
expression
CHOO-thuh-SEE-nur-ee
CHYOO-thuh-SEE-nuh-ree
Definition
To act in an exaggerated, overly dramatic way, especially in theater or film; to overact.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsinɝi
British English
tʃjˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈiːnəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHOO-thuh-SEE-nur-ee
UK
CHYOO-thuh-SEE-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The actor started to chew the scenery during the final scene.
If you chew the scenery, the director might ask you to calm down.
He tends to chew the scenery in every movie he makes.
Wow, talk about chewing the scenery—that performance was wild!