How to Pronounce "how do you do"
expression
ˈhaʊ/ /ˈdu/ /ˈju/ /ˈdu
HOW-doo-YOO-doo
hˈaʊ/ /dʉː/ /jˈuː/ /dʉː
HOW-doo-YOO-doo
Definition
A very formal way to greet someone when meeting them for the first time, especially in business or formal social situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊ/ /ˈdu/ /ˈju/ /ˈdu
British English
hˈaʊ/ /dʉː/ /jˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOW-doo-YOO-doo
UK
HOW-doo-YOO-doo
Listen in Context
He greeted her by saying, 'How do you do?'
When you meet someone important, you can say, 'How do you do?'
The correct reply to 'How do you do?' is to say the same phrase back.
At the reception, everyone shook hands and said, 'How do you do?'