How to pronounce gu
Say it like GOO. Gu 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 gu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of gu
American and British speakers say gu in essentially the same way: /ɡu/ in the US and /ɡuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO.
What does gu mean?
- Alternative spelling of gue (“Shetland fiddle”).
- Alternative form of gu. (“gules”).
Words that rhyme with gu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gu.
Words that sound like gu
Questions about saying gu
How do you pronounce gu?
Say GOO. The American pronunciation is /ɡu/. In British English it is /ɡuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gu?
Gu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOO.
Do Americans and Brits say gu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡu/ and the British form is /ɡuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as gu?
Gu sounds the same as goo in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.