How to Pronounce Coo

To pronounce "coo", say COO — one syllable, IPA /kuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coo”

"coo" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: coup, coups, cou, khoo — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coo mean?

noun

  1. The murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon.
  2. (by extension) An expression of pleasure made by a person.

verb

  1. To make a soft murmuring sound, as a pigeon.
  2. To speak in an admiring fashion, to be enthusiastic about.

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Words that rhyme with coo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuetaboo

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coo"?▾

"Coo" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coo" is /kuː/.

What does "coo" mean?▾

Coo: The murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon.

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