How to pronounce spoonie
Say it like SPOO-nee. Spoonie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOO).
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- SPOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spoonie 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spoonie
American and British speakers say spoonie in essentially the same way: /ˈspuni/ in the US and /ˈspuːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPOO-nee.
What does spoonie mean?
- A northern shoveler (Spatula clypeata, formerly Anas clypeata).
Where does spoonie come from?
From the spatulate shape of the bill.
Words that rhyme with spoonie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spoonie.
Questions about saying spoonie
How do you pronounce spoonie?
Say SPOO-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspuni/. In British English it is /ˈspuːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spoonie?
Spoonie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOO). Broken into parts: SPOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say spoonie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspuni/ and the British form is /ˈspuːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.