How to pronounce coo
Say it like KOO. Coo 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 coo. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of coo
American and British speakers say coo in essentially the same way: /ku/ in the US and /kuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO.
What does coo mean?
- The murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon.
- An expression of pleasure made by a person.
- To make a soft murmuring sound, similar to a dove or pigeon.
- To speak in an admiring fashion, to be enthusiastic about.
- An expression of approval, surprise, etc.
Where does coo come from?
Onomatopoeic. Compare Dutch koeren.
Words that rhyme with coo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coo.
Words that sound like coo
Questions about saying coo
How do you pronounce coo?
Say KOO. The American pronunciation is /ku/. In British English it is /kuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coo?
Coo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOO.
Do Americans and Brits say coo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ku/ and the British form is /kuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as coo?
Coo sounds the same as coup in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.