How to Pronounce "boonies"
word
ˈbuːniz
BOO-neez
ˈbuːniz
BOO-neez
Definition
An informal, often humorous word for a remote, rural area far from cities and conveniences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbuːniz
British English
ˈbuːniz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOO-neez
UK
BOO-neez
Listen in Context
My grandparents live out in the boonies.
There are very few stores in the boonies.
We had no internet when we visited the boonies.
I feel like I'm stuck in the boonies with nothing to do.