How to pronounce phooey
Say it like FOO-ee. Phooey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce phooey. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phooey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phooey
American and British speakers say phooey in essentially the same way: /ˈfui/ in the US and /ˈfuːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOO-ee.
What does phooey mean?
- An expression of disgust, rejection, or disappointment.
- hooey; nonsense
Words that rhyme with phooey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phooey.
Questions about saying phooey
How do you pronounce phooey?
Say FOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfui/. In British English it is /ˈfuːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phooey?
Phooey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say phooey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfui/ and the British form is /ˈfuːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.