How to Pronounce Spoony

To pronounce "spoony", say SPOONY — one syllable, IPA /ˈspuː.ni/. 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

/ˈspuː.ni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spoony”

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

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

What does spoony mean?

noun

  1. A foolish, simple, or silly person.
  2. A foolishly amorous person.

adjective

  1. Enamored in a silly or sentimental way.
  2. Feebly sentimental; gushy.

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Words that rhyme with spoony

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punyloonymoonylooneygooneysunimoonieloonieunimunimooneyspooney

Related words

moonyschmoopyshipperysmoochysoupyspongeworthysoapypseudoromantic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spoony"?▾

"Spoony" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spoony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spoony" is /ˈspuː.ni/.

What does "spoony" mean?▾

Spoony: A foolish, simple, or silly person.

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