aloof
a-LOOF
aloof
/əˈluf/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “aloof” is spelled “aloof”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | a | l | oo | f |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ə/ | /l/ | /u/ | /f/ |
English writes “aloof” with
5 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“aloof” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “aloof”
roofproofwoofbulletproofgoofpooffoolproofhoofwaterproofsunroof
“aloof” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “aloof”?
“aloof” is pronounced a-LOOF — IPA /əˈluf/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “aloof”.
How many syllables are in “aloof”?
“aloof” has 2 syllables: a-LOOF (the capitalized syllable is stressed).