How to Pronounce "Sioux"

Sioux is pronounced suː. It originates from French. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Sioux is considered hard to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is suː.

Hard

🌐 French word

IPA suː

Syllables: sioux

What does "Sioux" mean?

noun

A group of Native American peoples of the Great Plains; also the name of several cities.

Example: "The Sioux Nation has a rich cultural heritage that is celebrated across the United States."

From French Sioux, a shortened form of Nadouessioux from Ojibwe Naadawesiiw. The X is completely silent.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'soo' like the beginning of 'soon', and hold the sound for a bit. It's just one syllable, and you stress it fully.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mistakenly pronounce it as 'si-ook', which misplaces the sounds and syllable stress.

💬 Example

The Sioux Nation has a rich cultural heritage that is celebrated across the United States.

Sioux is pronounced suː. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Sioux is considered hard to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is suː.

Sioux originates from French. From French Sioux, a shortened form of Nadouessioux from Ojibwe Naadawesiiw. The X is completely silent.