How to pronounce hooks
Say it like HUUKS. Hooks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUUKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUUKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of hooks
American and British speakers say hooks in essentially the same way: /hʊks/ in the US and /hʊks/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUUKS.
What does hooks mean?
- large strong hand (as of a fighter)“wait till I get my hooks on him”
Questions about saying hooks
How do you pronounce hooks?
Say HUUKS. The American pronunciation is /hʊks/. In British English it is /hʊks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooks?
Hooks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUUKS.
Do Americans and Brits say hooks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʊks/ and the British form is /hʊks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.