How to pronounce hoopy
Say it like HOO-pee. Hoopy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoopy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hoopy
American and British speakers say hoopy in essentially the same way: /ˈhupi/ in the US and /ˈhuːpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-pee.
What does hoopy mean?
- Shaped like a hoop.“big hoopy earrings”
- Alternative form of hoopie (“an old, worn-out car”).
Where does hoopy come from?
From hoop + -y.
Words that rhyme with hoopy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoopy.
Questions about saying hoopy
How do you pronounce hoopy?
Say HOO-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhupi/. In British English it is /ˈhuːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoopy?
Hoopy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say hoopy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhupi/ and the British form is /ˈhuːpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.