How to Pronounce Poo

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

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Letters

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💡 Tip for remembering “poo”

"poo" 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: pooh, pou, pu — easy to mix up when writing.

What does poo mean?

noun

  1. Feces.
  2. A piece of feces or an act of defecation.

verb

  1. To defecate.
  2. To dirty something with feces.

interjection

  1. Expressing annoyance, frustration, etc.: a minced oath for 'shit'.

Words that rhyme with poo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

dungmanurecrapdoopoo-poochitturdbaby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "poo"?▾

"Poo" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "poo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "poo" is /pu/.

What does "poo" mean?▾

Poo: Feces.

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