How to pronounce loon
Say it like LOON. Loon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of loon
American and British speakers say loon in essentially the same way: /lun/ in the US and /luːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOON.
What does loon mean?
- A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.
- A boy, a lad.
- A harlot; mistress.
- Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.
Where does loon come from?
From Middle English louen, lowen (“rascal; rogue”), probably of Middle Dutch or Middle Low German origin.
Words that rhyme with loon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loon.
Questions about saying loon
How do you pronounce loon?
Say LOON. The American pronunciation is /lun/. In British English it is /luːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loon?
Loon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOON.
Do Americans and Brits say loon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lun/ and the British form is /luːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.