How to pronounce "που" in English
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Hear native speakers say που in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “που”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
που
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
As a single-syllable word, "που" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "που" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "που" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "που" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "που is" sounds like "που-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "που" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“σε αυτούς τους 3 τομείς που έχουν την γνώση τους και πιστεύουν ότι”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Νομίζω ότι το μεγαλύτερο συμβόλαιο που έχω υπογράψει είναι μέχρι το 2047.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“3 διαφορετικοί εξοπλισμοί που θα μπορούσαν να συνενωθούν σε ένα.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “που”
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σε αυτούς τους 3 τομείς που έχουν την γνώση τους και πιστεύουν ότι
Hear it in context: “που”
3 clipsThe English word “που”. Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (που), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “που” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @10:38
“και τι είχαμε πριν 30 χρόνια. σε αυτούς τους 3 τομείς που έχουν την γνώση τους και πιστεύουν ότι”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @8:58
“δεν είναι πια ένας αγώνας ανάμεσα στους παρόχους cloud να στήσουν Νομίζω ότι το μεγαλύτερο συμβόλαιο που έχω υπογράψει είναι μέχρι το 2047. Αυτό είναι σχεδόν 30 χρόνια μπροστά.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @7:54
“το ρυθμό ανάπτυξης των “hyperscalers” 3 διαφορετικοί εξοπλισμοί που θα μπορούσαν να συνενωθούν σε ένα. Από πλευράς “hyperscaler” ή αλλιώς cloud,”
Pronounce: “που”
- Syllables:
- που
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Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"που" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "που" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about που
How can I hear “που” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “που”?
Single-syllable words like "που" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "που" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.