How to pronounce poon
Say it like POON. Poon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of poon
American and British speakers say poon in essentially the same way: /pun/ in the US and /puːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: POON.
What does poon mean?
- Any of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum, yielding a light, hard wood used for masts, spars, etc.
- A wimp; a pussy.
Words that rhyme with poon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poon.
Questions about saying poon
How do you pronounce poon?
Say POON. The American pronunciation is /pun/. In British English it is /puːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poon?
Poon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POON.
Do Americans and Brits say poon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pun/ and the British form is /puːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.