How to pronounce hooky
Say it like HUUK-ee. Hooky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK).
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- HUUK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooky 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hooky
American and British speakers say hooky in essentially the same way: /ˈhʊki/ in the US and /ˈhʊki/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUUK-ee.
What does hooky mean?
- Absence from school or work; truancy.“Let's play hooky and go to the mall.”
- Full of hooks (in any sense).“Sew the hooky half of the Velcro on the inner side so that it doesn't pick up fluff.”
- Shaped like or resembling a hook; hooked.
- Dodgy; crooked; illicit.
Where does hooky come from?
First attested in 1848 in New York City.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with hooky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hooky.
Questions about saying hooky
How do you pronounce hooky?
Say HUUK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊki/. In British English it is /ˈhʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooky?
Hooky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUK). Broken into parts: HUUK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say hooky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʊki/ and the British form is /ˈhʊki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.