How to pronounce su
Say it like SOO. Su is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Su 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 su
American and British speakers say su in essentially the same way: /su/ in the US and /suː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO.
What does su mean?
- Alternative form of xu (“former Vietnamese currency”).
Words that rhyme with su
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of su.
Words that sound like su
Questions about saying su
How do you pronounce su?
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 su?
Su is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOO.
Do Americans and Brits say su 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 su?
Su sounds the same as sou, sue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.