How to pronounce hooray
Say it like huh-RAY. Hooray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hooray. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- huh
- RAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooray pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hooray
American and British speakers say hooray in essentially the same way: /hʊˈreɪ/ in the US and /hʊˈreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-RAY.
What does hooray mean?
- Used to express approval, joy or victory.“Lizzie has broken a world record, and she is now an Olympic medallist! – Hooray!”
- goodbye.
- A shout to signify victory.
- An expression of excitement.
- To shout an expression of excitement.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with hooray
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hooray.
Questions about saying hooray
How do you pronounce hooray?
Say huh-RAY. The American pronunciation is /hʊˈreɪ/. In British English it is /hʊˈreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooray?
Hooray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: huh · RAY.
Do Americans and Brits say hooray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʊˈreɪ/ and the British form is /hʊˈreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.