How do you pronounce "loony"?

In American English: /ˈluːni/ (LOON-ee). In British English: /lˈuːni/ (L-oon). In Canadian English: /ˈluːni/ (LOON-ee). In Australian English: /lˈuːni/ (L-oon).

Is "loony" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈluːni/ (LOON-ee), while in British English it's /lˈuːni/ (L-oon).

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loony

/ˈluːni/

LOON-ee

Syllable Breakdown

luːnlo·iony

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