How to pronounce hoo
Say it like HOO. Hoo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hoo
American and British speakers say hoo in essentially the same way: /hu/ in the US and /huː/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO.
What does hoo mean?
- she
- he, also a gender-neutral third person pronoun
- Used to attract the attention of others.“"Hoo yee!"”
- An exclamation of pain.
- An uttering of the cry 'hoo'.
Where does hoo come from?
From Middle English hoo, shoo (“she”) from Old English hēo (“she”).
Words that rhyme with hoo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoo.
Words that sound like hoo
Questions about saying hoo
How do you pronounce hoo?
Say HOO. The American pronunciation is /hu/. In British English it is /huː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoo?
Hoo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOO.
Do Americans and Brits say hoo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hu/ and the British form is /huː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as hoo?
Hoo sounds the same as who in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.