How to pronounce hooligans
Say it like HOO-lih-gunz. Hooligans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- lih
- gunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooligans 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hooligans
American and British speakers say hooligans in essentially the same way: /ˈhulɪɡənz/ in the US and /ˈhuːlɪɡənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-lih-gunz.
What does hooligans mean?
- plural of hooligan How to pronounce hooligan
Questions about saying hooligans
How do you pronounce hooligans?
Say HOO-lih-gunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhulɪɡənz/. In British English it is /ˈhuːlɪɡənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooligans?
Hooligans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · lih · gunz.
Do Americans and Brits say hooligans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhulɪɡənz/ and the British form is /ˈhuːlɪɡənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.