How to pronounce hooking
Say it like HUUK-ing. Hooking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK).
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- HUUK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hooking
American and British speakers say hooking in essentially the same way: /ˈhʊkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʊkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUUK-ing.
What does hooking mean?
- present participle and gerund of hook How to pronounce hook
- The act of catching or fastening something on a hook.
- The penalized action of using one's stick to restrain an opponent.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hooking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hooking.
Questions about saying hooking
How do you pronounce hooking?
Say HUUK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʊkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooking?
Hooking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK). Broken into parts: HUUK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say hooking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʊkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʊkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.