How do you pronounce "spooky"?

In American English: /ˈspuːki/ (SPOOK-ee). In British English: /spˈuːki/ (SP-ook). In Canadian English: /ˈspuːki/ (SPOOK-ee). In Australian English: /spˈuːki/ (SP-ook).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspuːki/ (SPOOK-ee), while in British English it's /spˈuːki/ (SP-ook).

How to Pronounce "spooky"

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spooky

rare

/ˈspuːki/

SPOOK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

spuːkspo·ioky

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