How to pronounce hof
Say it like HOF. Hof is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/hɑf/HOF
UK British/hɒf/HOF
- HOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hof
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOF.
What does hof mean?
noun
- An enclosure, court, dwelling, building, or house.
- A temple, sanctuary, a shrine, or hall.
- A Korean-style bar or pub.
Where does hof come from?
Borrowed from German Hof.
Words that rhyme with hof
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hof.
Questions about saying hof
How do you pronounce hof?
Say HOF. The American pronunciation is /hɑf/. In British English it is /hɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hof?
Hof is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOF.
Is hof pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /hɒf/ (HOF).