How to pronounce soju
Say it like SOH-joo. Soju has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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US American/ˈsoʊdʒu/SOH-joo
UK British/ˈsəʊdʒuː/SOH-joo
- SOH
- joo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soju pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of soju
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-joo.
What does soju mean?
noun
- A Korean distilled alcoholic beverage, similar to shochu.
Questions about saying soju
How do you pronounce soju?
Say SOH-joo. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊdʒu/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊdʒuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soju?
Soju has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · joo.
Is soju pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊdʒuː/ (SOH-joo).