How to pronounce hooley
Say it like HOO-lee. Hooley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hooley
American and British speakers say hooley in essentially the same way: /ˈhuli/ in the US and /ˈhuːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-lee.
What does hooley mean?
- A noisy celebration or party; also, an evening of traditional music and dance.
- Chiefly in the form to blow a hooley: a strong wind; a gale.“It’s blowing a hooley out there.”
Words that rhyme with hooley
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hooley.
Questions about saying hooley
How do you pronounce hooley?
Say HOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuli/. In British English it is /ˈhuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooley?
Hooley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say hooley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhuli/ and the British form is /ˈhuːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.