How to pronounce hoods
Say it like HUUDZ. Hoods is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUUDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoods pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUUDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of hoods
American and British speakers say hoods in essentially the same way: /hʊdz/ in the US and /hʊdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUUDZ.
What does hoods mean?
- plural of hood How to pronounce hood
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hood How to pronounce hood
Words that rhyme with hoods
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoods.
Questions about saying hoods
How do you pronounce hoods?
Say HUUDZ. The American pronunciation is /hʊdz/. In British English it is /hʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoods?
Hoods is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUUDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say hoods the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʊdz/ and the British form is /hʊdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.