How to Pronounce Poon

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

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/puːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “poon”

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

What does poon mean?

noun

  1. Any of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum, yielding a light, hard wood used for masts, spars, etc.

Words that rhyme with poon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonsaloonswoon

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "poon"?▾

"Poon" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "poon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "poon" is /puːn/.

What does "poon" mean?▾

Poon: Any of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum, yielding a light, hard wood used for masts, spars, etc.

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