How to Pronounce "ew"
word
/juː/
yoo
/juː/
yoo
Definition
An exclamation used when something seems disgusting, gross, or unpleasant. People say it to react strongly to bad smells, dirty things, or behavior they find revolting.
IPA Transcription
American English
/juː/
British English
/juː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yoo
UK
yoo
Listen in Context
Ew, this milk smells bad.
Ew, don't touch that dirty sink.
She said, 'Ew, a bug is in my shoe!'
Ew, why is there hair in the shower drain?