How to Pronounce "coon"
word
/ˈkun/
KOON
/kˈuːn/
KOON
Definition
'Coon' is an informal, old-fashioned word for a raccoon. However, it is also a very offensive and racist slur for Black people in the United States.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkun/
British English
/kˈuːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOON
UK
KOON
Listen in Context
I saw a coon in the backyard last night.
The hunter set a trap for a coon.
Many people now use the word 'raccoon' instead of coon.
Be careful—coon can be a very offensive word if used to describe a person.