English pronunciation · Words Starting with S

Sue Pronunciation

Written by Eleanor Whitfield, Lead English Curriculum Editor · Updated 2026-10-05

Sue is pronounced SOO, IPA /ˈsu/.

SOO

US /ˈsu/

Syllables: SOO (1 syllable)

verb: To start a legal case against someone.

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Sue in a Sentence

They threatened to sue the builder.
He sued the paper and won.
Nobody wants to sue a neighbour.

Common Mispronunciations of Sue

Not SYOO

Americans use a plain soo with no y glide, and that is now usual in Britain as well.

Not SOO-ee

One beat, because the e at the end is silent, as it is in blue and true.

Tip: Sue the verb, Sue the name, and the Sioux nation are all said the same way.

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