How to Pronounce U

To pronounce "u", say U — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “u”

"u" 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: ewe, yew, hugh, uwe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does u mean?

noun

  1. The name of the Latin-script letter U.
  2. A thing in the shape of the letter U

pronoun

  1. (abbreviation) you (in text messaging and internet conversations)

    “Take me with u.”

adjective

  1. Beneath the surface of the water, or of or pertaining to the region beneath the water surface
  2. Beneath the water line of a vessel

Synonyms

subaquaticsubaqueoussubmarineupside down

Words that rhyme with u

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

americausaroknziranascukprc

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "u"?▾

"U" has one syllable.

What does "u" mean?▾

U: The name of the Latin-script letter U.

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