How to pronounce hoojah
Say it like HOO-juh. Hoojah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoojah 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hoojah
American and British speakers say hoojah in essentially the same way: /ˈhudʒə/ in the US and /ˈhuːdʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-juh.
What does hoojah mean?
- Alternative form of oojah (“thing whose name is unknown”).
Where does hoojah come from?
Unknown; see oojah.
Questions about saying hoojah
How do you pronounce hoojah?
Say HOO-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhudʒə/. In British English it is /ˈhuːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoojah?
Hoojah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · juh.
Do Americans and Brits say hoojah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhudʒə/ and the British form is /ˈhuːdʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.