How to pronounce hooknose
Say it like HUUK-nohz. Hooknose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK).
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US American/ˈhʊkˌnoʊz/HUUK-nohz
UK British/ˈhʊkˌnəʊz/HUUK-nohz
- HUUK
- nohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooknose 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.
- nohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hooknose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HUUK-nohz.
What does hooknose mean?
noun
- An aquiline nose.
- Someone with such a nose; stereotypically a Jew. See Jewish nose.
- A fish, the armed bullhead (Agonus cataphractus).
Where does hooknose come from?
From hook + nose.
Questions about saying hooknose
How do you pronounce hooknose?
Say HUUK-nohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊkˌnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈhʊkˌnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooknose?
Hooknose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK). Broken into parts: HUUK · nohz.
Is hooknose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhʊkˌnəʊz/ (HUUK-nohz).