How to pronounce hoop
Say it like HOOP. Hoop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hoop
American and British speakers say hoop in essentially the same way: /hup/ in the US and /huːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOOP.
What does hoop mean?
- A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel.
- Any circular band or ring.“the cheese hoop, or cylinder in which the curd is pressed in making cheese”
- A circular band of metal, wood, or similar material used for forming part of a framework such as an awning or tent.
- A shout; a whoop, as in whooping cough.
- To bind or fasten using a hoop.“to hoop a barrel or puncheon”
- To clasp; to encircle; to surround.
- To play basketball.
Where does hoop come from?
From Middle English hoop, hoope, from Old English hōp (“mound, raised land; in combination, circular object”), from Proto-Germanic *hōpą (“bend, bow, arch”) (compare Saterland Frisian Houp (“hoop”), Dutch hoep (“hoop”), Old Norse hóp (“bay,
Words that rhyme with hoop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoop.
Questions about saying hoop
How do you pronounce hoop?
Say HOOP. The American pronunciation is /hup/. In British English it is /huːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoop?
Hoop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOOP.
Do Americans and Brits say hoop the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hup/ and the British form is /huːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.