How to Pronounce Kooks

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/kuːks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kooks”

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

What does kooks 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

Words that rhyme with kooks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rebukesflukespukescreuxjewkesstukesdukesfuchsjukeslukesnukesspooks

Related words

craziesfoolsloonslunaticsmaniacsweirdos

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kooks"?▾

"Kooks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kooks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kooks" is /kuːks/.

What does "kooks" mean?▾

Kooks: An eccentric, strange or crazy person.

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