How to pronounce hooroosh
Say it like huh-ROOSH. Hooroosh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOSH).
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- huh
- ROOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooroosh 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.
- ROOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hooroosh
American and British speakers say hooroosh in essentially the same way: /həˈruʃ/ in the US and /həˈruːʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-ROOSH.
What does hooroosh mean?
- A commotion.
Words that rhyme with hooroosh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hooroosh.
Questions about saying hooroosh
How do you pronounce hooroosh?
Say huh-ROOSH. The American pronunciation is /həˈruʃ/. In British English it is /həˈruːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooroosh?
Hooroosh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOSH). Broken into parts: huh · ROOSH.
Do Americans and Brits say hooroosh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈruʃ/ and the British form is /həˈruːʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.