How to Pronounce "fu"
word
/ˈfuː/
foo
/ˈfuː/
foo
Definition
“Fu” is not a common standalone English word, but it appears in borrowed Chinese expressions and names. It is most often seen in martial-arts contexts, and in some older or literary uses it can suggest skill, effort, or vital energy depending on the expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfuː/
British English
/ˈfuː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
foo
UK
foo
Listen in Context
When people hear “kung fu,” they often think of movies first.
He studies kung fu after school.
The movie has a lot of kung fu scenes.
She wants to learn kung fu one day.