How to pronounce hoorah
Say it like HOO-rah. Hoorah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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US American/ˈhurɑ/HOO-rah
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- HOO
- rah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoorah 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.
- rahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does hoorah mean?
interjection
- Alternative form of hurrah.
- Alternative form of oorah.
- Alternative form of hurrah.
- Alternative form of hurrah.
Questions about saying hoorah
How do you pronounce hoorah?
Say HOO-rah. The American pronunciation is /ˈhurɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoorah?
Hoorah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · rah.