How to Pronounce Spooking

To pronounce "spooking", say SPOOK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SPOOK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “spooking

"spooking" has 2 syllables: spook-ing. It rhymes with puking and rebuking, if that helps it stick.

What does spooking mean?

verb

  1. To frighten or make nervous (especially by startling).

    The hunters were spooked when the black cat crossed their path. The movement in the bushes spooked the deer and they ran.

  2. To become frightened (by something startling).

    The deer spooked at the sound of the dogs.

Words that rhyme with spooking

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How many syllables are in "spooking"?

"Spooking" has 2 syllables: spook · ing.

What does "spooking" mean?

Spooking: To frighten or make nervous (especially by startling).

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