How to pronounce chu
Say it like CHOO. Chu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chu 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 chu
American and British speakers say chu in essentially the same way: /tʃu/ in the US and /tʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHOO.
What does chu mean?
- The sound of a kiss.
Words that rhyme with chu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chu.
Words that sound like chu
Questions about saying chu
How do you pronounce chu?
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 chu?
Chu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHOO.
Do Americans and Brits say chu 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 chu?
Chu sounds the same as chew, chou in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.