How to pronounce hoolihan
Say it like HOO-lih-han. Hoolihan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- lih
- han
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoolihan 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.
- hanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hoolihan
American and British speakers say hoolihan in essentially the same way: /ˈhulɪhæn/ in the US and /ˈhuːlɪhæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-lih-han.
What does hoolihan mean?
- Alternative form of houlihan.
Questions about saying hoolihan
How do you pronounce hoolihan?
Say HOO-lih-han. The American pronunciation is /ˈhulɪhæn/. In British English it is /ˈhuːlɪhæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoolihan?
Hoolihan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · lih · han.
Do Americans and Brits say hoolihan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhulɪhæn/ and the British form is /ˈhuːlɪhæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.