How to pronounce schwu
Say it like SHWOO. Schwu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHWOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schwu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHWOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of schwu
American and British speakers say schwu in essentially the same way: /ʃwu/ in the US and /ʃwuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHWOO.
What does schwu mean?
- An indeterminate near-close central rounded vowel sound, such as the "u" in "awful" or the initial "o" in "omission", depending on the accent; sometimes represented as [[[ɵ]]] in IPA or [[[ᵿ]]] in para-IPA.
Where does schwu come from?
Blend of schwa + u. Alteration of vowel in the word schwa to more closely approximate the sound described.
Words that rhyme with schwu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schwu.
Questions about saying schwu
How do you pronounce schwu?
Say SHWOO. The American pronunciation is /ʃwu/. In British English it is /ʃwuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schwu?
Schwu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHWOO.
Do Americans and Brits say schwu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃwu/ and the British form is /ʃwuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.