How to pronounce cahoot
Say it like kuh-HOOT. Cahoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOOT).
- kuh
- HOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cahoot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cahoot
American and British speakers say cahoot in essentially the same way: /kəˈhut/ in the US and /kəˈhuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-HOOT.
What does cahoot mean?
- A company or partnership.
- Chiefly preceded by in: a group of people working together, chiefly for a nefarious reason; hence, a collaboration or collusion.
- An accomplice, a partner.
- To act in partnership.
Where does cahoot come from?
For the noun, see cahoots.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cahoot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cahoot.
Questions about saying cahoot
How do you pronounce cahoot?
Say kuh-HOOT. The American pronunciation is /kəˈhut/. In British English it is /kəˈhuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cahoot?
Cahoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOOT). Broken into parts: kuh · HOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say cahoot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈhut/ and the British form is /kəˈhuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.