How to Pronounce "cooties"
word
ˈkuːtiz
KOO-teez
kˈuːtɪz
koo-TEEZ
Definition
"Cooties" is a playful, imaginary disease that children pretend you can catch by touching someone, often used in jokes or teasing about boys and girls.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkuːtiz
British English
kˈuːtɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOO-teez
UK
koo-TEEZ
Listen in Context
Don't touch me or you'll get cooties!
Sarah says boys have cooties.
You need a magic soap to get rid of cooties.
We used to run away from each other at recess to avoid cooties.