How to Pronounce Kook

To pronounce "kook", say KOOK — one syllable, IPA /kuːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

kook

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Syllable

4

Letters

/kuːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kook”

"kook" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with rebuke and fluke, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kueck — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kook mean?

noun

  1. An eccentric, strange or crazy person.
  2. (kiteboarding, wakeboarding) A boardsport participant who lacks style or skill; a newbie who acts as if they are better at the sport than they are.

Synonyms

nutjobodd duckweirdo

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Words that rhyme with kook

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rebukeflukejukedukenukelukesoukstookboockarchdukechook

Related words

wackocrackpotnutcaselunaticmadmanpsycho

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kook"?▾

"Kook" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kook"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kook" is /kuːk/.

What does "kook" mean?▾

Kook: An eccentric, strange or crazy person.

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