How to pronounce hookers
Say it like HUUK-erz. Hookers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈhʊkɚz/HUUK-erz
UK British/ˈhʊkəz/HUUK-uz
- HUUK
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hookers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hookers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUUK-uz.
What does hookers mean?
noun
- plural of hooker
Questions about saying hookers
How do you pronounce hookers?
Say HUUK-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhʊkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hookers?
Hookers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK). Broken into parts: HUUK · erz.
Is hookers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhʊkəz/ (HUUK-uz).