How to Pronounce "shrew"
word
ʃɹuː
shroo
ʃɹˈuː
SHROO
Definition
A shrew is a small, mouse-like animal with a pointed nose. The word can also describe a woman who is very argumentative or bad-tempered (old-fashioned and often offensive).
IPA Transcription
American English
ʃɹuː
British English
ʃɹˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shroo
UK
SHROO
Listen in Context
A shrew is smaller than a mouse but looks similar.
Look! There is a shrew under the rock.
The shrew eats insects to survive.
Her sharp tongue made some people call her a shrew, though it’s not a kind word.