How to pronounce spooky
Say it like SPOO-kee. Spooky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOO).
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- SPOO
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spooky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spooky
American and British speakers say spooky in essentially the same way: /ˈspuki/ in the US and /ˈspuːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPOO-kee.
What does spooky mean?
- unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
Where does spooky come from?
From spook + -y.
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Words that rhyme with spooky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spooky.
Questions about saying spooky
How do you pronounce spooky?
Say SPOO-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspuki/. In British English it is /ˈspuːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spooky?
Spooky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOO). Broken into parts: SPOO · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say spooky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspuki/ and the British form is /ˈspuːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.