How to pronounce sou
Say it like SOO. Sou is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sou 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 sou
American and British speakers say sou in essentially the same way: /su/ in the US and /suː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO.
What does sou mean?
- Cent; pocket money.
- A thing of the smallest value; a whit; a jot.“I do not care a sou for your excuses.”
Where does sou come from?
Borrowed from French sou.
Words that rhyme with sou
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sou.
Words that sound like sou
Questions about saying sou
How do you pronounce sou?
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 sou?
Sou is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOO.
Do Americans and Brits say sou 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 sou?
Sou sounds the same as sue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.