How to Pronounce You

To pronounce "you", say YOU — one syllable, IPA /jʉː/. 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

/jʉː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “you”

"you" 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, u — easy to mix up when writing.

What does you mean?

verb

  1. To address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal).

pronoun

  1. (object pronoun) The people spoken, or written to, as an object.

    “Both of you should get ready now.”

  2. (reflexive pronoun) (To) yourselves, (to) yourself.

Synonyms

theeyeonepeoplethemthey

Hear “you” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with you

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

thoutheeyeyay'allyou-allyouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "you"?▾

"You" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "you"?▾

The IPA transcription of "you" is /jʉː/.

What does "you" mean?▾

You: To address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal).

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