How to pronounce halloo
Say it like huh-LOO. Halloo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- huh
- LOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halloo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of halloo
American and British speakers say halloo in essentially the same way: /həˈlu/ in the US and /həˈluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-LOO.
What does halloo mean?
- Used to greet someone, or to catch their attention.
- Used in hunting to urge on the pursuers.
- A shout of halloo.
- To shout halloo.
- To encourage with shouts; to egg (someone) on.
- To chase with shouts or outcries.
Where does halloo come from?
From Middle English hallow (“pursue, urge on”), from Old French haloer, which is imitative.
Words that rhyme with halloo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of halloo.
Questions about saying halloo
How do you pronounce halloo?
Say huh-LOO. The American pronunciation is /həˈlu/. In British English it is /həˈluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halloo?
Halloo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: huh · LOO.
Do Americans and Brits say halloo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈlu/ and the British form is /həˈluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.