How to pronounce wushu
Say it like WOO-shoo. Wushu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO).
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- WOO
- shoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wushu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of wushu
American and British speakers say wushu in essentially the same way: /ˈwuˌʃu/ in the US and /ˈwuːˌʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOO-shoo.
What does wushu mean?
- Any Chinese martial art.
- A modern exhibition and full-contact sport based on traditional Chinese martial arts, created in the People's Republic of China. Also known as modern wushu or contemporary wushu.
Questions about saying wushu
How do you pronounce wushu?
Say WOO-shoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈwuˌʃu/. In British English it is /ˈwuːˌʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wushu?
Wushu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO). Broken into parts: WOO · shoo.
Do Americans and Brits say wushu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwuˌʃu/ and the British form is /ˈwuːˌʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.