Pronunciation: [stɹˈuːd] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word "Strewed" is /stru: d/. The word is derived from the Old English word "streowan" which means to scatter or spread. The past tense and past participle of "strew" is spelled with the suffix -ed, which indicates a completed action in the past. The pronunciation of /stru: d/ is straightforward, with a stress on the first syllable and a prolonged sound of the 'u' vowel in the second syllable.
Strewed is a verb that describes the act of scattering or spreading something in a disorderly or random manner. It is commonly used to explain the action of spreading objects, items, or particles over an area or surface so that they are no longer in a cohesive or organized arrangement. The term strewed often implies a lack of order or neatness, suggesting that the objects or items are distributed haphazardly.
When something is strewed, it is as if it has been tossed or spread unevenly across a space. The act of strewing can be intentional, such as deliberately scattering petals along a wedding aisle, or accidental, such as dropping and dispersing a tray of beads on the floor. The action of strewing may be carried out by hand or with the aid of a tool or implement, depending on the size, weight, or nature of the objects involved.
Strewed can also be used metaphorically to describe the dispersal or scattering of intangible things, such as ideas, emotions, or rumors. In this abstract sense, strewed indicates spreading or disseminating these immaterial entities without any clear or orderly pattern. When applied to thoughts or concepts, strewed often suggests a lack of focus or a disjointed arrangement.
Overall, strewed refers to the act of scattering or dispersing objects or ideas in a disorderly or random manner, contributing to a sense of disorder or untidiness in the resulting arrangement or layout.
Same as strow.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "strewed" is the past tense of the verb "strew", which means to scatter or spread something loosely over an area. The etymology of "strew" can be traced back to the Old English word "strewian", which means to scatter, spread, or bestrew. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "strawaną", meaning to strew or spread. This Proto-Germanic word is also related to the Middle Dutch word "stroeien" and the Old Norse word "strá", both of which have similar meanings of spreading or scattering.
