To pronounce "nookie", say NOOK-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnʊki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈnʊki/
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"nookie" has 2 syllables: nook-ie. It rhymes with nooky and hooky, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: nooky — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“I came home early and caught them on the couch having a bit of nookie.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nookie" has 2 syllables: nook · ie.
The IPA transcription of "nookie" is /ˈnʊki/.
Nookie: Sexual intercourse or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.
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