How to pronounce sue
Say it like SOO. Sue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sue 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 sue
American and British speakers say sue in essentially the same way: /su/ in the US and /suː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO.
What does sue mean?
- institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against“He was warned that the district attorney would process him”“She actioned the company for discrimination”
- French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)
Where does sue come from?
From Middle English seuen, sewen, siwen, borrowed from Anglo-Norman suer, siwer et al.
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Words that rhyme with sue
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Words that sound like sue
Questions about saying sue
How do you pronounce sue?
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 sue?
Sue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOO.
Do Americans and Brits say sue 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 sue?
Sue sounds the same as sou in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.