How to Pronounce Rooks

To pronounce "rooks", say ROOKS — one syllable, IPA /ɹʊks/. 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

/ɹʊks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rooks”

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

What does rooks mean?

noun

  1. A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.
  2. A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.

verb

  1. To cheat or swindle.

noun

  1. A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling.
  2. A castle or other fortification.

Synonyms

cheatswindlercondodupehaveswindlecastlefortress

Words that rhyme with rooks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

looksbrooksstorybooksbookssnooksoutlooksoverlooksfooksnotebooksguidebookshandbooksnooks

Related words

castlenobblegypswindlebuncodefrauddiddlecon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rooks"?▾

"Rooks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rooks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rooks" is /ɹʊks/.

What does "rooks" mean?▾

Rooks: A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.

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