How to pronounce hooroo
Say it like huh-ROO. Hooroo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- huh
- ROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooroo 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hooroo
American and British speakers say hooroo in essentially the same way: /həˈru/ in the US and /həˈruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-ROO.
What does hooroo mean?
- Hooray.
- Goodbye.
- To give a cheer of "hooroo".
Where does hooroo come from?
From 1700s British hooray or hurray, which was also used in Australia to mean goodbye.
Words that rhyme with hooroo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hooroo.
Questions about saying hooroo
How do you pronounce hooroo?
Say huh-ROO. The American pronunciation is /həˈru/. In British English it is /həˈruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooroo?
Hooroo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: huh · ROO.
Do Americans and Brits say hooroo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈru/ and the British form is /həˈruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.