How Do You Spell LIOU?
Pronunciation: [lɪˈuː] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "LIOU" may seem odd to many, but it can be explained through phonetic transcription. The correct pronunciation of LIOU is /liʊ/. The unusual spelling can be attributed to its origin from Taiwanese Hokkien, where it is written as "劉" and pronounced as Lâu or Líu. Due to the differences in the phonetic systems between Taiwanese Hokkien and English, the spelling "LIOU" was adopted instead. Regardless of its spelling, the pronunciation remains the same.
