How to pronounce Abu
Say it like AB-oo. Abu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Abu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AB
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Abu
American and British speakers say Abu in essentially the same way: /ˈæbu/ in the US and /ˈæbuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-oo.
What does Abu mean?
- A volcano on the island of Honshū in Japan.
- Mount Abu, the highest mountain in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Questions about saying Abu
How do you pronounce Abu?
Say AB-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbu/. In British English it is /ˈæbuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Abu?
Abu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say Abu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbu/ and the British form is /ˈæbuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.