How do you pronounce "rookies"?

In American English: /ˈrʊkiːz/ (RUUK-eez). In British English: /ɹˈʊkiz/ (R-uuk). In Canadian English: /ˈrʊkiːz/ (RUUK-eez). In Australian English: /ɹˈʊkiz/ (R-uuk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʊkiːz/ (RUUK-eez), while in British English it's /ɹˈʊkiz/ (R-uuk).

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rookies

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/ˈrʊkiːz/

RUUK-eez

Syllable Breakdown

rʊkrook·iːzies

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