How to pronounce nookie
Say it like NUUK-ee. Nookie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUK).
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- NUUK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nookie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nookie
American and British speakers say nookie in essentially the same way: /ˈnʊki/ in the US and /ˈnʊki/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUUK-ee.
What does nookie mean?
- An attractive woman, when considered as a sex object.
- A pacifier.
Where does nookie come from?
Possibly from Dutch neuken (“to fuck”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with nookie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nookie.
Questions about saying nookie
How do you pronounce nookie?
Say NUUK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʊki/. In British English it is /ˈnʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nookie?
Nookie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUK). Broken into parts: NUUK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say nookie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʊki/ and the British form is /ˈnʊki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.