How to pronounce yuzu
Say it like YOO-zoo. Yuzu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce yuzu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- zoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yuzu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of yuzu
American and British speakers say yuzu in essentially the same way: /ˈjuzu/ in the US and /ˈjuːzuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-zoo.
What does yuzu mean?
- A citrus fruit originating in East Asia, Citrus ichangensis x Citrus reticulata var. austera.
Questions about saying yuzu
How do you pronounce yuzu?
Say YOO-zoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuzu/. In British English it is /ˈjuːzuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yuzu?
Yuzu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · zoo.
Do Americans and Brits say yuzu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuzu/ and the British form is /ˈjuːzuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.