How do you pronounce "aloof"?

In American English: /əˈluːf/ (uh-LOOF). In British English: /əlˈuːf/ (uhl-OOF). In Canadian English: /əˈluːf/ (uh-LOOF). In Australian English: /ɐlˈuːf/ (ⱯL).

Is "aloof" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈluːf/ (uh-LOOF), while in British English it's /əlˈuːf/ (uhl-OOF).

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aloof

/əˈluːf/

uh-LOOF

Syllable Breakdown

əal·luːfoof

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Last updated: 2026-02-12