How to pronounce loony
Say it like LOO-nee. Loony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loony 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 loony
American and British speakers say loony in essentially the same way: /ˈluni/ in the US and /ˈluːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-nee.
What does loony mean?
- someone deranged and possibly dangerous
- informal or slang terms for mentally irregular“it used to drive my husband balmy”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with loony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loony.
Words that sound like loony
Questions about saying loony
How do you pronounce loony?
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 loony?
Loony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say loony 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 loony?
Loony sounds the same as looney in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.