How to Pronounce Who

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

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Letters

/huː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “who”

"who" 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: hoo, hou, houx, hu — easy to mix up when writing.

What does who mean?

noun

  1. A person under discussion; a question of which person.

pronoun

  1. (interrogative) What person or people; which person or people; asks for the identity of someone. (used in a direct or indirect question)

    “I don't know who it is. (indirect question)”

  2. (interrogative) What is one's position; asks whether someone deserves to say or do something.

    “I don't like what you did, but who am I to criticize you? I've done worse.”

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Words that rhyme with who

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

whomwhoeverwhomeverwhosoeverwhosowhichwhatwhichever

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "who"?▾

"Who" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "who"?▾

The IPA transcription of "who" is /huː/.

What does "who" mean?▾

Who: A person under discussion; a question of which person.

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