How to pronounce chou
Say it like CHOO. Chou is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chou 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 chou
American and British speakers say chou in essentially the same way: /tʃu/ in the US and /tʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHOO.
What does chou mean?
- Choux pastry, usually in the form of a small round cake with a sweet filling.
- A bunch, knot, or rosette of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament in women's clothing.
Where does chou come from?
From French chou (“cabbage”); compare French pâte à choux (“choux pastry”).
Words that rhyme with chou
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chou.
Words that sound like chou
Questions about saying chou
How do you pronounce chou?
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 chou?
Chou is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHOO.
Do Americans and Brits say chou 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 chou?
Chou sounds the same as chew in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.