How to pronounce loonie
Say it like LOO-nee. Loonie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce loonie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loonie 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 loonie
American and British speakers say loonie in essentially the same way: /ˈluni/ in the US and /ˈluːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-nee.
What does loonie mean?
- The Canadian dollar coin in common circulation since 1987.
- The dollar as the Canadian unit of currency.“The loonie continued to rise against the greenback today.”
- Alternative form of loony.
Where does loonie come from?
From loon + -ie from the depiction of a loon on the reverse (tail-side) of the Canadian one-dollar coin.
Words that rhyme with loonie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loonie.
Words that sound like loonie
Questions about saying loonie
How do you pronounce loonie?
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 loonie?
Loonie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say loonie 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 loonie?
Loonie sounds the same as looney, loony in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.