How to pronounce ju
Say it like JOO. Ju is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ju pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ju
American and British speakers say ju in essentially the same way: /dʒu/ in the US and /dʒuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO.
What does ju mean?
- Someone admitted to university through the JUPAS system.
Words that rhyme with ju
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ju.
Questions about saying ju
How do you pronounce ju?
Say JOO. The American pronunciation is /dʒu/. In British English it is /dʒuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ju?
Ju is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOO.
Do Americans and Brits say ju the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒu/ and the British form is /dʒuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.