How to pronounce moue
Say it like MOO. Moue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of moue
American and British speakers say moue in essentially the same way: /mu/ in the US and /muː/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOO.
What does moue mean?
- A pout, especially as expressing mock-annoyance or flirtatiousness.
Where does moue come from?
Borrowed from French moue, from Old French moe (“grimace”), from Frankish *mauwa (“pout, protruding lip”).
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Words that rhyme with moue
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Words that sound like moue
Questions about saying moue
How do you pronounce moue?
Say MOO. The American pronunciation is /mu/. In British English it is /muː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moue?
Moue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOO.
Do Americans and Brits say moue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mu/ and the British form is /muː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as moue?
Moue sounds the same as moo, mu in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.