How to pronounce leu
Say it like LOO. Leu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of leu
American and British speakers say leu in essentially the same way: /lu/ in the US and /luː/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO.
What does leu mean?
- The unit of currency of Romania, equal to one hundred bani.
- The unit of currency of Moldova, equal to one hundred bani.
Where does leu come from?
Borrowed from Romanian leu (“lion”), from Latin leō (“lion”).
Words that rhyme with leu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leu.
Words that sound like leu
Questions about saying leu
How do you pronounce leu?
Say LOO. The American pronunciation is /lu/. In British English it is /luː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leu?
Leu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOO.
Do Americans and Brits say leu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lu/ and the British form is /luː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as leu?
Leu sounds the same as lieu, loo in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.