How to pronounce soo
Say it like SOO. Soo 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 soo. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of soo
American and British speakers say soo in essentially the same way: /su/ in the US and /suː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO.
What does soo mean?
- Elongated form of so.
Words that rhyme with soo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soo.
Words that sound like soo
Questions about saying soo
How do you pronounce soo?
Say SOO. The American pronunciation is /su/. In British English it is /suː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soo?
Soo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOO.
Do Americans and Brits say soo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /su/ and the British form is /suː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as soo?
Soo sounds the same as sou, sue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.