Learn How to Pronounce who
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
who
Definition:
(nou) a United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services
Phonetic Transcription:
huː
Examples:
I personally prefer people who embrace the conceits of their hobby.
Who is the person who contributed to the rout
That's the obligation of the person or persons who added the information.
Learn more about:who
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: who
Learn Individual Sounds
Break who down into individual sounds such as huː. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say who in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say who in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with who.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of who pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "who" as /huː/, but may confuse it with "how" or "whom". Tip: Focus on the long "oo" sound, ensuring it is distinct and pronounced clearly.
- Incorrect consonant pronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the "w" in "who" as a "v" sound, leading to /voʊ/. Tip: Remember that "who" starts with the "w" sound, as in "water".
- Omitting the initial sound: Some may drop the "w" sound entirely, pronouncing "who" as /huː/. Tip: Always start with the "w" sound, as it is crucial for clarity in spoken English.
- Confusing with "who"s": Learners might say "who" as /huz/ instead of /huː/. Tip: Remember that "who" has a long vowel sound and does not include the "s" sound at the end.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "who" as /ˈhuː/. Tip: "Who" is a one-syllable word, so keep the stress on the single sound.