rookie
RU-kee
rukee
/ˈɹʊki/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “rookie” is spelled “rukee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | r | u | k | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɹ/ | /ʊ/ | /k/ | /i/ |
English writes “rookie” with
6 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“rukee” — 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 “rookie”
luckykeymonkeyjackieturkeymickeycookiewhiskeyrockyhockey
“rookie” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “rookie”?
“rookie” is pronounced RU-kee — IPA /ˈɹʊki/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “rukee”.
How many syllables are in “rookie”?
“rookie” has 2 syllables: RU-kee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).