How to Pronounce Tofu

To pronounce "tofu", say TOF-u — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtəʊfuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈtəʊfuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tofu”

"tofu" has 2 syllables: tof-u. It rhymes with kofu, if that helps it stick.

What does tofu mean?

noun

  1. A protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk.
  2. A box or rectangle, empty or with a question mark or hexadecimal code inside, displayed by some systems in place of a character not supported by available fonts. (such as □ or ժ)

Synonyms

bean curdsoycheese

Words that rhyme with tofu

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kofu

Related words

beanwhalecrumblerottenrubbishsoycheese

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tofu"?▾

"Tofu" has 2 syllables: tof · u.

What is the IPA transcription of "tofu"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tofu" is /ˈtəʊfuː/.

What does "tofu" mean?▾

Tofu: A protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk.

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