How to pronounce rookies
Say it like RUUK-eez. Rookies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUUK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rookies. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RUUK
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rookies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rookies
American and British speakers say rookies in essentially the same way: /ˈrʊkiz/ in the US and /ˈrʊkiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUUK-eez.
What does rookies mean?
- plural of rookie How to pronounce rookie
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rookie How to pronounce rookie
Questions about saying rookies
How do you pronounce rookies?
Say RUUK-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʊkiz/. In British English it is /ˈrʊkiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rookies?
Rookies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUUK). Broken into parts: RUUK · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say rookies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʊkiz/ and the British form is /ˈrʊkiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.