How to pronounce flu
Say it like FLOO. Flu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of flu
American and British speakers say flu in essentially the same way: /flu/ in the US and /fluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOO.
What does flu mean?
- an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
Where does flu come from?
Clipping of influenza.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with flu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flu.
Words that sound like flu
Questions about saying flu
How do you pronounce flu?
Say FLOO. The American pronunciation is /flu/. In British English it is /fluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flu?
Flu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLOO.
Do Americans and Brits say flu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flu/ and the British form is /fluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as flu?
Flu sounds the same as flue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.