How to Pronounce "nu"
word
ˈnu
NOO
nˈuː
NYOO
Definition
'Nu' is a rare English interjection that mimics a Yiddish expression meaning 'well?', 'so?', or expressing impatience or prompting. It is mostly used in informal or playful contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnu
British English
nˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOO
UK
NYOO
Listen in Context
Nu, what do you want to eat?
She looked at me and said, 'Nu?'
Nu, are you coming or not?
We've been waiting for an hour—nu?