How to Say “U” in the Spanish Alphabet

u
letter name
The letter U is called u in Spanish, said roughly "oo".
Meaning: letter U of the Spanish alphabet (letter)

How do you pronounce it?

The letter u sounds like "oo" in "moon". It is silent after q and usually after g in gue and gui, as in guerra.

Did you know?

  • The u is silent in que, qui, gue and gui, unless it has a dieresis as in pingüino.

Examples in context

  • La u de uva.
    The u in uva.
  • La letra U.
    The letter U.
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