English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Choose Pronunciation
Choose is pronounced CHOOZ, IPA /ˈtʃuz/.
CHOOZ
US /ˈtʃuz/ · UK /ˈtʃuːz/
Syllables: CHOOZ (1 syllable)
verb: To pick one thing or course of action rather than another.
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Choose in a Sentence
- You can choose any two from the list.
- They let the children choose where to sit.
- Choose carefully, because there is no swapping later.
Common Mispronunciations of Choose
Not CHOOS
The ending buzzes as a z. A hissed s makes the word sound unfinished to a native ear.
Not CHOHZ
That vowel belongs to chose, the past tense. The present keeps a long oo.
Tip: Present and past differ only in the vowel: CHOOZ today and CHOHZ yesterday.
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