you

pronoun
UK: /juː/
US: /juː/

  1. The person or people that the speaker is addressing.

    1. I'm talking to you, so please listen to me [ ] [ ]
    2. If you want to succeed, you need to work hard and stay focused on your goals [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to refer to anyone in general.

    1. You should always look both ways before crossing the street [ ] [ ]
    2. In this city, you can always find something interesting to do no matter the time [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "you" in English means: The person or people that the speaker is addressing., Used to refer to anyone in general..

The phonetic transcription of "you" is /juː/ in British English and /juː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "you": "I'm talking to you, so please listen to me". More examples on the page.