How to Pronounce "flu"
word
/ˈfɫu/
floo
/flˈuː/
floo
Definition
The flu is a common infectious illness caused by a virus. It usually makes you feel feverish, tired, and achy, and it is often more serious than a cold.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɫu/
British English
/flˈuː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
floo
UK
floo
Listen in Context
I have the flu, so I am staying home today.
She missed school because of the flu.
Many people get the flu in winter.
I thought it was just a cold, but it turned out to be the flu.