How to pronounce Lou
Say it like LOO. Lou is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lou 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 Lou
American and British speakers say Lou in essentially the same way: /lu/ in the US and /luː/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO.
What does Lou mean?
- Nickname for St. Louis: a major city in Missouri, United States.
- A Southeast Admiralty Islands language spoken on Lou Island of Manus Province, Papua New Guinea.
Words that rhyme with Lou
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Lou.
Words that sound like Lou
Questions about saying Lou
How do you pronounce Lou?
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 Lou?
Lou is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOO.
Do Americans and Brits say Lou 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 Lou?
Lou sounds the same as lieu, loo in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.