How to pronounce kooky
Say it like KOO-kee. Kooky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kooky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kooky
American and British speakers say kooky in essentially the same way: /ˈkuki/ in the US and /ˈkuːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-kee.
What does kooky mean?
- Eccentric, strange, or foolish; crazy or insane; kookish.“His kooky behavior seemed charming at first, but soon got on our nerves.”
- Behaving like a kook (a person with poor style or skill); kook-like.
- Alternative form of kookie (“kookaburra”).
Where does kooky come from?
From kook + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with kooky
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Questions about saying kooky
How do you pronounce kooky?
Say KOO-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuki/. In British English it is /ˈkuːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kooky?
Kooky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say kooky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkuki/ and the British form is /ˈkuːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.