How to pronounce choo
Say it like CHOO. Choo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of choo
American and British speakers say choo in essentially the same way: /tʃu/ in the US and /tʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHOO.
What does choo mean?
- The sound of a locomotive whistle.“We could hear the choo choo choo”
Words that rhyme with choo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of choo.
Words that sound like choo
Questions about saying choo
How do you pronounce choo?
Say CHOO. The American pronunciation is /tʃu/. In British English it is /tʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choo?
Choo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHOO.
Do Americans and Brits say choo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃu/ and the British form is /tʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as choo?
Choo sounds the same as chew, chou in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.