How to Pronounce Ooh

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

ooh

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Syllable

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Letters

/uː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ooh”

"ooh" 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: ou, oooh — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ooh mean?

noun

  1. An exclamation of ooh.

verb

  1. To exclaim ooh.

interjection

  1. An expression of surprise.
  2. An expression of awe.

Words that rhyme with ooh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

ooohboowhoawhewwhoowowyuckdelicious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ooh"?▾

"Ooh" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ooh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ooh" is /uː/.

What does "ooh" mean?▾

Ooh: An exclamation of ooh.

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