How to Pronounce “rookie

word

/ˈɹʊki/
RUU-kee
/ɹˈʊki/
RUU-kee

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɹʊki/

British English

/ɹˈʊki/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

RUU-kee

UK

RUU-kee

Listen in Context

He is a rookie on the basketball team.

I'm just a rookie here, so I still have a lot to learn.

The company hired several rookies this year.

Don't worry, every rookie makes mistakes at first.