How to pronounce kerflooey
Say it like ker-FLOO-ee. Kerflooey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOO).
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- ker
- FLOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kerflooey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kerflooey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-FLOO-ee.
What does kerflooey mean?
- kaput
Words that rhyme with kerflooey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kerflooey.
Questions about saying kerflooey
How do you pronounce kerflooey?
Say ker-FLOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /kərˈflui/. In British English it is /kəˈfluːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kerflooey?
Kerflooey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOO). Broken into parts: ker · FLOO · ee.
Is kerflooey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈfluːi/ (kuh-FLOO-ee).