How to pronounce hoodie
Say it like HUUD-ee. Hoodie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUD).
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- HUUD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoodie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hoodie
American and British speakers say hoodie in essentially the same way: /ˈhʊdi/ in the US and /ˈhʊdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUUD-ee.
What does hoodie mean?
- A sweatshirt with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.“You can buy hoodies on the cheap in summer.”
- A foreskin.
- The hooded crow, Corvus cornix.
Where does hoodie come from?
From hood + -ie (diminutive suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hoodie
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Questions about saying hoodie
How do you pronounce hoodie?
Say HUUD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊdi/. In British English it is /ˈhʊdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoodie?
Hoodie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUD). Broken into parts: HUUD · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say hoodie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʊdi/ and the British form is /ˈhʊdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.