How to pronounce“you”in English
IPA/jə/
Syllablesyou
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Definitions of “you”
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pronoun
The people spoken, or written to, as an object.
“Both of you should get ready now.”
pronoun
(To) yourselves, (to) yourself.
“If I may counsaile you, some day or two / Your Highnesse shall repose you at the Tower [...].”
verb
To address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal).
“Youing consists in relating everything in the conversation to the person you wish to flatter, and introducing the word “you” into your speech as often as possible.”
noun
The name of the Latin script letter U/u.
“‘Eff. You. En,’ said Mr Banstead. ‘Fun![…]’”