interjection

achoo

uh-CHOO

Achoo (interjection) means used to represent the sound of a sneeze. Example: “Achoo!" she sneezed loudly into her sleeve.”

interjection

Used to represent the sound of a sneeze.

""Achoo!" she sneezed loudly into her sleeve."

How to use achoo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe written sound of a sneeze, like "achoo!"

achooed past tense, achoos plural, achoos singular

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Can you complete this real example?

"_____!" she sneezed loudly into her sleeve.

An imitative word that copies the sound of sneezing.

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What does “achoo” mean?

The word “achoo” means used to represent the sound of a sneeze. In plain terms, the written sound of a sneeze, like "achoo!".

How do you pronounce “achoo”?

“Achoo” is pronounced uh-CHOO (/əˈt͡ʃuː/ in IPA).

How do you use “achoo” in a sentence?

Here is “achoo” used in a sentence: “"Achoo!" she sneezed loudly into her sleeve.”

What part of speech is “achoo”?

“Achoo” is an interjection.