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How to say "I love you" in English

Say "I love you" in English: I love you. Pronunciation, when to use it, and the register that natives actually pick.

Short answer: "I love you" in English is I love you.

I love you, the core translation

The default way to say "I love you" in English is I love you. Pronounced roughly eye LUV yoo.

When English speakers actually use it

Used in romantic, family, and close-friend contexts. Read the room.

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FAQ

What's the most polite way to say "I love you" in English?

I love you is the safe polite option in every register. Tone of voice does more work than word choice in English.

How do I pronounce I love you?

Roughly eye LUV yoo. Recording yourself once and comparing to a native audio inside Skala closes the gap faster than reading pronunciation guides.

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