American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'you' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "you" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "you"

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Simple pronunciation
yoo
IPA transcription
/ju/
Word frequency
16th

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What does "you" mean?

  1. used to refer to the person or people being spoken or written to

Examples of "you" in a sentence

  • You need to study harder for the exam.
  • Can you please pass the salt?
  • Are you going to the party tonight?

How common is "you"?

You is the 16th most common word in English.

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