How to pronounce spoony
Say it like SPOO-nee. Spoony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOO).
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- SPOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spoony 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 spoony
American and British speakers say spoony in essentially the same way: /ˈspuni/ in the US and /ˈspuːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPOO-nee.
What does spoony mean?
- Enamored in a silly or sentimental way; having a crush (on someone).
- Feebly sentimental; gushy.
- Similar to a spoon.“That's a very spoony fork.”
- A foolish, simple, or silly person.
- A foolishly amorous person.
- Alternative form of spoonie (“person with chronic illness or disability”).
Where does spoony come from?
From spoon + -y. See notes at spoonie.
Words that rhyme with spoony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spoony.
Questions about saying spoony
How do you pronounce spoony?
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 spoony?
Spoony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOO). Broken into parts: SPOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say spoony 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.