How to Pronounce "du"
word
/ˈdu/, /də/
doo, duh
/ˈduː/, /də/
doo, duh
Definition
'Du' is the informal singular form of 'you' in German and some other languages, used when speaking to one person you know well. It is not an English word but used for reference in language learning.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdu/, /də/
British English
/ˈduː/, /də/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
doo, duh
UK
doo, duh
Listen in Context
In German, you use du with friends and family.
Children in Germany often address their teachers with du in kindergarten.
You should not use du with strangers in German.
When someone offers you to switch to du, it means they're inviting you to be less formal.