How to pronounce kyu
Say it like KYOO. Kyu 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 kyu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KYOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kyu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kyu
American and British speakers say kyu in essentially the same way: /kju/ in the US and /kjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO.
What does kyu mean?
- A grade or rank in various Japanese activities such as martial arts, flower arranging, and the game of go.
Words that rhyme with kyu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kyu.
Words that sound like kyu
Questions about saying kyu
How do you pronounce kyu?
Say KYOO. The American pronunciation is /kju/. In British English it is /kjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kyu?
Kyu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KYOO.
Do Americans and Brits say kyu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kju/ and the British form is /kjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kyu?
Kyu sounds the same as cue, queue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.