How to pronounce mu
Say it like MOO. Mu 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 mu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mu 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 mu
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: MYOO.
What does mu mean?
- the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet
Words that rhyme with mu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mu.
Words that sound like mu
Questions about saying mu
How do you pronounce mu?
Say MOO. The American pronunciation is /mu/. In British English it is /mjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mu?
Mu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOO.
Is mu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /mjuː/ (MYOO).
What words sound the same as mu?
Mu sounds the same as moo in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.