How to pronounce looney
Say it like LOO-nee. Looney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Looney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of looney
American and British speakers say looney in essentially the same way: /ˈluni/ in the US and /ˈluːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-nee.
What does looney mean?
- Alternative spelling of loony.
- Alternative spelling of loony.
Where does looney come from?
At least from 1829.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with looney
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of looney.
Words that sound like looney
Questions about saying looney
How do you pronounce looney?
Say LOO-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈluni/. In British English it is /ˈluːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in looney?
Looney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say looney the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈluni/ and the British form is /ˈluːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as looney?
Looney sounds the same as loony in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.