How to pronounce sooey
Say it like soo-EE. Sooey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- soo
- EE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sooey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sooey
American and British speakers say sooey in essentially the same way: /ˌsuˈi/ in the US and /ˌsuːˈiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-EE.
What does sooey mean?
- A cry to get the attention of swine.“Sooey, sooey! Come here, piggy!”
Where does sooey come from?
Uncertain; perhaps related to sow; perhaps related to Sus, Suidae, and suid.
Words that rhyme with sooey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sooey.
Questions about saying sooey
How do you pronounce sooey?
Say soo-EE. The American pronunciation is /ˌsuˈi/. In British English it is /ˌsuːˈiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sooey?
Sooey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: soo · EE.
Do Americans and Brits say sooey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsuˈi/ and the British form is /ˌsuːˈiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.