The word "ooks" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription [ʊks]. It is a monosyllabic word that consists of the vowel sound "uh" (represented by the IPA symbol [ʊ]) followed by the consonant sound "k" (represented by the IPA symbol [k]). When pronounced, the lips are rounded and the tongue is positioned towards the back of the mouth to produce the "uh" sound, then the back of the tongue quickly touches the soft palate to produce the "k" sound.