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How to pronounce who
/huː/ British English
HOO
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
WOH
✓ Say
HOO
My tip
The w is silent, and the o sounds like oo: HOO.
In a sentence
Who is the winner?
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: HOO.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce who?
In British English, who is pronounced /huː/. Say it like this: HOO. The w is silent, and the o sounds like oo: HOO.
How many syllables are in who?
When you say it, who has 1 syllable: HOO.
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