How to pronounce poo
Say it like POO. Poo 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 poo. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- POO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of poo
American and British speakers say poo in essentially the same way: /pu/ in the US and /puː/ in the UK.
British respelling: POO.
What does poo mean?
- Alternative spelling of pooh: an instance of saying "poo".
- Cannabis resin.
- Alternative spelling of pooh: to say "poo".
- To defecate.
- Alternative spelling of pooh: Expressing dismissal, disgust, etc.
- Expressing annoyance, frustration, etc.: a minced oath for 'shit'.
Words that rhyme with poo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poo.
Questions about saying poo
How do you pronounce poo?
Say POO. The American pronunciation is /pu/. In British English it is /puː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poo?
Poo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POO.
Do Americans and Brits say poo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pu/ and the British form is /puː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.