How to pronounce hoodwink
Say it like HUUD-wingk. Hoodwink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUD).
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- HUUD
- wingk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoodwink 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.
- wingkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hoodwink
American and British speakers say hoodwink in essentially the same way: /ˈhʊdˌwɪŋk/ in the US and /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUUD-wingk.
What does hoodwink mean?
- To deceive using a disguise; to beguile, dupe, mislead.
- An act of hiding from sight, or something that cloaks or hides another thing from view.
Where does hoodwink come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying hoodwink
How do you pronounce hoodwink?
Say HUUD-wingk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊdˌwɪŋk/. In British English it is /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoodwink?
Hoodwink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUD). Broken into parts: HUUD · wingk.
Do Americans and Brits say hoodwink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʊdˌwɪŋk/ and the British form is /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.