How to pronounce hooey
Say it like HOO-ee. Hooey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooey 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hooey
American and British speakers say hooey in essentially the same way: /ˈhui/ in the US and /ˈhuːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-ee.
What does hooey mean?
- Silly talk or writing; nonsense, silliness, or fake assertion(s).“I heard his speech. It sounded like a whole lot of hooey to me.”
- A hog-tie performed in a rodeo show.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hooey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hooey.
Questions about saying hooey
How do you pronounce hooey?
Say HOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhui/. In British English it is /ˈhuːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooey?
Hooey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say hooey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhui/ and the British form is /ˈhuːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.