How to Pronounce "wooden spoon"
expression
WUUD-en SPOON
WUUD-uhn SPOON
Definition
A wooden spoon is a spoon made of wood, commonly used in cooking. In some cultures (mainly British), 'wooden spoon' can also mean the last-place finisher in a competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwʊdən/ /ˈspun
British English
wˈʊdən/ /spˈuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUUD-en SPOON
UK
WUUD-uhn SPOON
Listen in Context
Please stir the soup with the wooden spoon.
The chef always uses a wooden spoon to mix ingredients.
Be careful not to leave the wooden spoon in the pot.
Grandma swears her soup tastes better because of her old wooden spoon.