How to Pronounce Kooky

To pronounce "kooky", say KOOKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkuːki/. 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

/ˈkuːki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kooky”

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

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

What does kooky mean?

adjective

  1. Eccentric, strange, or foolish; crazy or insane; kookish.

    “His kooky behavior seemed charming at first, but soon got on our nerves.”

  2. Behaving like a kook (a person with poor style or skill); kook-like.

Synonyms

bonkerskookishnutsoutlandishwacky

Antonyms

conventionalmainstreamnormalordinarystraightuneccentric

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Words that rhyme with kooky

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spookyflukyflukeysukicookeysukeystookeyjukikeisukeclukeycucchidelucchi

Related words

barmydottybattyloonybatsinsanebonkerswacky

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kooky"?▾

"Kooky" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kooky"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kooky" is /ˈkuːki/.

What does "kooky" mean?▾

Kooky: Eccentric, strange, or foolish; crazy or insane; kookish.

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