To pronounce "loo", say LOO — one syllable, IPA /luː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/luː/
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"loo" 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: lew, lieu, lou, loux — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
interjection
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Loo" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "loo" is /luː/.
Loo: (used with at, upon or infinitive) To urge on with cries of loo or by other shouting or outcry.
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