How to Pronounce Woo

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/wuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “woo”

"woo" 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: whew, wu — easy to mix up when writing.

What does woo mean?

verb

  1. To endeavor to gain someone's support.
  2. (often of a man) To try to persuade (someone) to be in an amorous relationship with

Synonyms

court

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Words that rhyme with woo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

solicitromancecourtpersuadeconvinceentreatseduceglamour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "woo"?▾

"Woo" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "woo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "woo" is /wuː/.

What does "woo" mean?▾

Woo: To endeavor to gain someone's support.

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