How to say you in American English
Use the simple guide "yoo" and compare it with US IPA /juː/.
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How to pronounce you
Learn how to pronounce you in English with clear US and UK audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.
1. Audio
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2. Simple phonetic spelling
yoo
3. IPA transcription
/juː/
4. Syllables
you
5. Stress
yoo
6. Native-language tips
yoo
Common pronunciation mistakes
Natural example sentences
FAQ
What is the IPA for you?
A common IPA transcription is /juː/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.
Where is the stress in you?
The stress guide is yoo.