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