How to pronounce hookaroon
Say it like huuk-uh-ROON. Hookaroon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROON).
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- huuk
- uh
- ROON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hookaroon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hookaroon
American and British speakers say hookaroon in essentially the same way: /ˌhʊkəˈrun/ in the US and /ˌhʊkəˈruːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: huuk-uh-ROON.
What does hookaroon mean?
- A sappie; a picaroon; specifically such a tool with a particularly downturned or recurved hook.
Words that rhyme with hookaroon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hookaroon.
Questions about saying hookaroon
How do you pronounce hookaroon?
Say huuk-uh-ROON. The American pronunciation is /ˌhʊkəˈrun/. In British English it is /ˌhʊkəˈruːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hookaroon?
Hookaroon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROON). Broken into parts: huuk · uh · ROON.
Do Americans and Brits say hookaroon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhʊkəˈrun/ and the British form is /ˌhʊkəˈruːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.