The phonetic symbol of the letter u

The phonetic symbols of the letter u are ?[(j)u:], [?].

1. The phonetic symbol of u in the open syllable is [(j)u:], such as: student, excuse, duty, Tuesday.

2. In closed syllables, the phonetic symbol is [?], such as: bus, cup, jump, much, lunch.

3. In an open syllable, when the vowel letter u is behind the consonant letters j, l, r, s, it is pronounced [u:], such as: June, blue, ruler, super.

Pronunciation skills of the letter u: When pronouncing, lift the back of the tongue as much as possible, round and protrude the lips, separate the gums, and retract the tongue.

Extended information:

Usage of the letter u:

1. If the first letter u of the word is pronounced with the elements /?/, /?/? If the pronunciation is "an", then the preceding indefinite article must use "an", for example: "an umbrella", an umbrella, the "u" sound is /?/.

2. If u is pronounced as its original sound [ju:], it is followed by a consonant, then the preceding indefinite article must be a, for example: This is a used car .This is a used car.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia—vowel letter u