How to Pronounce "shoo"
word
/ˈʃu/
shoo
/ʃˈuː/
shoo
Definition
To tell a person or animal to go away, usually by saying 'shoo' or making a gesture. Often used to drive away something unwanted like birds or pests.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃu/
British English
/ʃˈuː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shoo
UK
shoo
Listen in Context
The mother tried to shoo the cat out of the kitchen.
He said 'shoo!' to the birds on the balcony.
Please shoo the flies away from the food.
I had to shoo the kids out of my room so I could work.