How to pronounce ooh
Say it like OO. Ooh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ooh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ooh
American and British speakers say ooh in essentially the same way: /u/ in the US and /uː/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO.
What does ooh mean?
- express admiration and pleasure by uttering ooh or aah“They oohed and aahed when they unwrapped the presents”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- aah
Words that rhyme with ooh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ooh.
Questions about saying ooh
How do you pronounce ooh?
Say OO. The American pronunciation is /u/. In British English it is /uː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ooh?
Ooh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OO.
Do Americans and Brits say ooh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /u/ and the British form is /uː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.