How to pronounce hoopla
Say it like HOO-plah. Hoopla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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US American/ˈhuˌplɑ/HOO-plah
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- HOO
- plah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoopla 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.
- plahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does hoopla mean?
noun
- A bustling to-do, excited speech or noise.
- A carnival game in which the player attempts to throw hoops around pegs.
Where does hoopla come from?
Earlier houp-la, hoop la, first attested in c.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying hoopla
How do you pronounce hoopla?
Say HOO-plah. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuˌplɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoopla?
Hoopla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · plah.